Jean-Philippe Fichet, Bourgogne Blanc Cote d'Or, 2024 Core demonstrating the potential of meticulous

demonstrating the potential of meticulous viticulture in one of Langhe's finest locations

and a clear mineral line that cuts through the palate

but never tips into excess—thanks to firm acidity

A different take on Islay terroir

Ideal with grilled fish

Jean-Philippe Fichet, Bourgogne Blanc Cote d'Or, 2024 Core demonstrating the potential of meticulousFew wines punch above their weight like Jean Philippe Fichet's Bourgogne Blanc. Fichet is one of Meursault's master winemakers, and he sources this Chardonnay from parcels in and around his home village, so it drinks like a junior Meursault for a small fraction of the price. Same hands on farming, same patient 18 month elevage in mostly used wood and then tank, same restraint with lees stirring that keeps his wines racy and transparent. The 2024 is