Clos Berthet is a monopole - a single, enclosed vineyard where the wines can only come from within the walls - sitting at the top of a hill just above the town of Pernand-Vergelesses itself. This little sliver of vines makes some absolutely lovely, inviting, strawberry laden Pinot Noir and especially this vintage release, which is all mouthfilling cherry flavour from start to finish, with just a little mushroomy savouriness at the edges.

Finding women-led wineries in Burgundy is not an easy proposition. It's perhaps a reflection of the traditions of a region that always has been about small, family-run plots and micro wineries. But still, it's something that stands out - and only serves to highlight Dubreuil-Fontaine beyond the excellent wines. For one thing, this estate doesn't lack history, with a family wine timeline that dates back to the 1870s, and now led by Christine Gruère-Dubreuil (and Hortense Gruère-Dubreuil as oenologist). While you can find wines from up and down the Burgundian hills in the Dubreuil-Fontaine range, the big highlights here come from vineyards around one of the most beautiful villages of the Côte de Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses. Covering both detailed whites and expressive reds, the wines here always feel like welcome surprises - a reminder of what Burgundy can do if you look hard enough.