Aligoté is the sometimes-forgotten white grape of Burgundy, often derided as Chardonnay's lesser cousin, but in reality so much more. Drink this and see why. Lean to start, but takes on shape and power the more air you give it - there's yellow apple, white peach, lemongrass and lime leaf and plenty of chalk. it's tense, grippy and long, with plenty of gastronomic potential. Delicious stuff.

Denis Bachelet has achieved great things. As the custodian of a tiny estate (consisting of approximately 4 hectares) situated in the Burgundian region of Gevrey-Chambertin, his work is painstaking and the results miniscule, and normally expensive! His is essentially a solo operation, working by himself since 1983. Don't be fooled though - his ability to produce wines of elegance, finesse and grace is recognised the world over. The future is in good hands as well, with is son Nicholas recently joining him in the cellar. Tireless work and sacrifice for ultimate quality is his MO. There's no excessive ripeness or oak here - indeed he uses concrete and stainless steel vats, with a long cold maceration to preserve freshness of the wines. In the vineyard, the approach is based around sustainable viticulture. He softly coaxes the whispers of the vines into the bottle and captures a moment in time. The drinking of such wines deserves your attention and thoughtful consideration.