The Bourgogne Blanc from Jean March Roulot has such a fragrant bouquet with scents of wet limestone and citrus peel that are understated but display great delineation. Honestly – you would not begrudge the aromatics if it were a Premier Cru! The palate is extremely well-balanced with brilliant delineation and perfectly judged acidity. The essence of mineralite filters down to this ridiculously fine generic white Burgundy. Tasted March 2013.

The 2011 Bourgogne Blanc is sourced from several plots encompassing Meursault from which Jean-Marc creates four cuvees that are aged in around 10% new oak that are subsequently blended during racking. It displays fine purity on the nose with hints of cold stone and Granny Smith apple – subtle and dainty. The palate is very well-balanced: tight at first with good depth, yet surprisingly powerful on the finish. This is a fine, somewhat swaggering Bourgogne Blanc. Drink now-2015. NM

The Roulot style comes through beautifully in the 2011 Bourgogne. Smoke, slate, white stone fruits and dried flowers flesh out nicely in the glass. An enveloping, silky finish leaves a lasting impression. This is a beautiful wine in its class. Sept 2013

Slight note of sulphur on the nose and rather hard. May be better in a year or so – it’s got purity and length already.
Tasted Jan 2013 - Julia Harding MW