Here’s an example of how a knowledge of the traditional hierarchy of
Burgundy’s wine-producing villages will only take you so far: Not only
is a lesser-known village like Chorey-Lès-Beaune perfectly capable
of producing a screamer like this 2022, it’s also a formidable bargain
compared to the “name brand” villages that surround it. There’s a whole
host of reasons and hypotheses as to why villages like Chorey have long
gotten the short end of the stick, but the important thing to remember is
that perceived knowledge only goes so far, and then you have to branch
out and turn over a few unassuming stones. You won’t always find
precious metal, but when you do it will very likely resemble this lovely,
floral, sensual Pinot that hits all the Côte de Beaune marks with aplomb.
And the wine tastes even better because it is a hidden gem!