Warm vintages such as 2018, provide less prestigious appellations, such as this one, with often-needed ripeness which enhances their appeal. Though a négociant bottling, winemaker Frédéric Barnier included some declassified estate fruit from Santenay, Monthélie, Chorey- and Savigny-lès-Beaune, which likely accounts for the wine’s density. Subtle earthy notes balance its bright cherry-scented fruitiness. Despite the warmth of the vintage, it remains fresh and lively. Charming now, it has the requisite structure to develop over the next few years.