2020 Domaine Michel Sarrazin et Fils Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy, France (750ml)   

The Côte Chalonnaise at the southern end of Burgundy's more famous Côte d'Or is one if the places we go to search for elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay without quite the price premium of further north. Sarrazin delivers!

From the producer: The finest wines from the Côte Chalonnaise are known for their effortless beauty, with delicate aromas, fruit-driven flavors and silky textures. Burgundy from Domaine Michel Sarrazin et Fils both exemplifies this elegant style and sets an even higher standard for the region—each cru is unquestionably the finest in its class, yet still offers exceptional value. Visiting the family’s ancient estate in Jamblès, a hamlet of some 50 residents, is a bit like going back in time. The family’s winemaking roots run deep here, as there’s been a Sarrazin growing grapes and making wine in this peaceful valley as far back as the seventeenth century. Aromas of violets, raspberries, a hint of licorice. Bright, tangy flavors of red plums and black cherries.