This Pinot bursts with red cherry, raspberry and cranberry, lifted by delicate notes of violet and gentle spice. On the palate it’s smooth and flowing, with velvety tannins, fresh acidity and a juicy, fruit-forward core. Lightly savoury and beautifully balanced, it’s an open, charming Pinot Noir that seriously overdelivers for its level.

Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi has one of the most storied addresses in Burgundy. Once the home of Philip the Bold, the first Duke of Burgundy, the château sits right at the heart of Burgundian history. Philip wasn’t just royalty, he helped shape Burgundy itself, famously banning Gamay from the Côte d’Or in 1395 so Pinot Noir could reign supreme. Today, his former residence still turns heads with its striking multicoloured Burgundian tiled roof, a symbol of tradition and grandeur. After a quieter period, the estate entered a new golden age in 2010 when it was acquired by Crédit Agricole. Major investment followed, including a state-of-the-art winery and the arrival of François des Moutis as Chef de Cave. His philosophy is refreshingly modern: gentle extraction, minimal new oak and a clear focus on letting each vineyard speak for itself. With over 100 hectares across Mercurey, the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits - and a strong commitment to sustainable and organic farming - the domaine is now producing wines that are refined, expressive and unmistakably Burgundian.