Nuiton-Beaunoy Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc 2022

There was a time when many local drinkers would turn their noses up at a basic Burg such as this. There was far better value to be found locally and if you were drinking Burgundy, you wanted the top stuff. These days, there has been such a dramatic leap in the quality of these wines, and with prices going haywire, these are now wines we all should be seriously considering. A shining yellow and gold hue, the nose is redolent with lemon and peach notes, along with a whiff of mandarin. The wine is poised, taut, subtle and nicely balanced. There is a gentle flick of oak evident but it is deftly handled. An attractive wine of medium length which can be enjoyed now and over the next five years.