Lamy's signature Haute Densité is a true champion, offering impressive longevity. Its finish is exceptionally long, with a remarkable expansion on the palate. The wine lingers 2-3 times longer in the glass than a typical cuvée. Aromas of mandarin peel, delicate flowers, salty minerals, and ripe yellow fruits combine to create a refreshingly vibrant sensation.

To the south of Dijon lies the second major area of Burgundy renowned for white wines: the Côte de Beaune. This region is certainly the most famous for its white wine production in Burgundy. Two pairs of villages produce Grands Crus: Aloxe-Corton & Pernand-Vergelesses, and Chassagne-Montrachet & Puligny-Montrachet.

Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergelesses house the Corton-Charlemagne appellation, which occupies the highest portion of the Hill of Corton, where the gradients are steep (20-23%). The hill itself offers an exemplary geological section through the younger (145 million years old) Jurassic strata, located between Ladoix-Serrigny and Meursault. The color of the clay-rich marly soils varies from yellow to ochre to brown. Limestone alternates with marls beneath a thin cover of rendzinas. At mid-slope, the mainly red wines of the Corton appellation grow on soils that differ significantly in character. This large appellation covers 55 hectares of vines, producing an average of more than 300,000 bottles annually.

Estimate: CHF 160–320

Why? A benchmark for Chassagne-Montrachet, Ramonet’s "Les Ruchottes" is a refined, elegant premier cru that beautifully expresses its terroir.