2022 Taupenot-Merme Bourgogne Aligote

A bouquet of orchard blossoms and buttery brioche opens to lemon curd and almond notes on the palate, finishing with a pleasant creaminess backed by chiseled acidity.

Romain’s family has been making wine in Burgundy since the 17th century, and he’s the 9th generation to take the helm of the estate. The stellar terroir—Romain’s Aligoté parcels are in Morey-Saint-Denis and Auxey-Duresses— in combination with his gentle hand in the cellar result in an approachable, elegant, and complex wine that would give many “white Burgundies”a run for their money.