2020 Boris Champy Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune En Bignon Altitude 421

“The 2020 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune “Bignon 421″ (note the slight name change since last year) received only one bit of sulphur in June and Champy relies on reduction to protect the wine. Matured in 500-litre barrels, this was slightly reduced on the nose when I tasted it with Boris Champy, but there is clearly fine concentration here. The palate is well balanced with lightly spiced, pretty red fruit on the entry. Harmonious, silky smooth with cranberry and wild strawberry on the finish, this is a lovely Hautes-Côtes but it will need 12-18 months in bottle.”  (December 2021)