Roland Masse was the winemaker for the Hospices de Beaune for years, so it’s not surprising that he should have turned out this balanced and engaging Pinot Noir-based Burgundy from the Côte Chalonnaise. As the price shows, once you leave the Côte d’Or, value in Burgundy is not an oxymoron. Six vineyards containing old vines provided the grapes for this fleshy, red-fruited wine. A touch of spice and good weight sitting on a stoney base provide balance and complexity. Lovely now.
92 Michael Apstein – January 28, 2026