2015 Grand Cru

The 2015 Grand Cru from Soutiran comes from Ambonnay and combines 56 per cent pinot noir with 44 per cent chardonnay, both from grand cru sites. It was vinified in oak barrels, then aged for eight years on the lees in bottle. Production is very limited, and it is supplied in a gift box.

The aromas range from quince and pear to honey, accompanied by an intense iodine minerality. On the palate it is supple and dense, yet stays fresh. The finish is full and harmonious. Serve it at 10 to 12 degrees in a large white wine glass, as an aperitif or with a meal of some ambition. Three to five more years in the cellar will still do it good.