this is Bernard-Bonin's most age-worthy expression: biodynamic Chardonnay with 15+ years of development potential
and at this age the wine is moving into a lovely mature window with grip to spare
from fruit picked by hand
blending the lush character of valley floor vineyards with the structure and freshness that cool-pocket sites like Coombsville contribute
this wine is drinking beautifully: bright
La Pierre Ronde (Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne), Bourgogne Aligote Vieilles Vignes, 2024 female this is Bernard-Bonin's most age-worthyAntoine Lepetit de la Bigne spent eight years at the legendary Domaine Leflaive and built a reputation as one of Burgundy's go to biodynamic specialists before launching La Pierre Ronde in 2021. He sources only from organic and biodynamic growers, and it shows in the energy of these wines. This old vine Aligote is no afterthought, it's crisp, chalky, and full of nervy citrus drive, the kind of white that wakes up your palate. A smart, characterful