Fabien Coche—fourth generation with over 20 years experience—steers the enviable family domaine that, as William Kelley (Wine Advocate) says, ‘is one of the most underrated sources of high-quality white Burgundy in the Côte de Beaune.’ Fabien Coche's Auxey-Duresses Blanc showcases the potential of this often overlooked appellation neighboring Meursault. Sourced from the limestone-rich lieu-dit of Les Clous, this wine offers a fresh and mineral-driven expression of Chardonnay. The vines, averaging 30 years old, are south-facing and situated between the village of Auxey and its neighboring hamlet of Petit Auxey. Coche employs a gentle winemaking approach, using just 20% new oak and bottling in December after 16 months on lees. The result is a wine with fine, fresh aromas of citrus and white flowers, underscored by a distinct chalky minerality. On the palate, it presents a balance of crisp acidity and subtle richness, with a lingering, elegant finish.

Gimonnet Gonet’s L’Origine is a Blanc de Blancs Champagne composed of fruit from five Grand Cru villages—Oiry, Chouilly, Oger, Cramant, Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger. As Gimonnet Gonet eschews the use of oak, the wine is fermented in stainless steel before it’s blended with reserve wines (30-35%), then aged in bottle for 22-36 months. Its golden colour, and mild mousse, leads to an expressive nose of bright fruit and a subtle nuttiness. The palate is grippy and fresh, yet creamy and elegant, with stone fruit, lemon zest, and a sense of minerality. 6g/l dosage.