La Pierre Ronde (Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne), Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Chardonnay, 2024 Walter Scott 2023 take a bit

take a bit

Terah Bajjalieh

mineral wine

the southernmost Barolo village

so this has the bones for the cellar but is starting to open

La Pierre Ronde (Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne), Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Chardonnay, 2024 Walter Scott 2023 take a bitFrom the higher, cooler slopes above the Cote de Beaune comes this Hautes Cotes Chardonnay from Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne, the ex Leflaive biodynamic specialist behind La Pierre Ronde. The elevation here means extra freshness and tension, making for a white that's vibrant and energetic. Expect crisp orchard and citrus fruit over a stony mineral backbone, all framed by Antoine's gentle, hands off touch. A terrific value from a producer who clearly