Our Burgundy Picks For Christmas 2025

Well priced Burgundy from a top micro negociant making only white wines. Davids wine have a cult following and are often out of stock as a result. We buy all we can get on allocation each year but often this is less than 36 bottles of any one wine. We got 60 of the 2022 Rully and it’s drinking wonderfully just now.

Often underrated, Bourgogne Aligoté deserves your attention for its freshness and character. It’s a crisp, vibrant, and delicate wine, known for its easy-drinking style, yet capable of surprising finesse and length when carefully crafted, as this is. This is a wine to enjoy as an aperitif or with light meals. Its freshness and light body make it a perfect match for casual occasions.

Plots within the Mâcon-Charnay-lès-Mâcon appellation lie on the high slopes of the Mont du Mâconnais, where soils are varied but limestone is prevalent. Winemaker Samantha Bailey tastes each of her 20 tanks to select a very personalised blend for Genetie 'Les Piliers', combining three essential elements - the florals, the exotic and the mineral. The final blend is kept on fine lees until bottling, combining the warmth of southern Burgundy with the elegance and finesse of the special terroir of Mâcon-Charnay-lès-Mâcon.

This family-owned estate, steeped in tradition and innovation, has been crafting exceptional wines for generations, passing down the passion and expertise of its winemakers through the years. The Jessiaume family’s roots in Santenay date back to 1830. Today, the sixth generation of the family, led by Jean Baptiste Jessiaume, continues to uphold the estate’s legacy of producing high-quality Burgundy wines. With a deep connection to the land and a commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, Jean Baptiste is dedicated to creating wines that not only reflect the unique terroir of the region but also express the rich history and traditions of Burgundy. A purple and deep colour. Its nose is dense and powerful with aromas of ripe fruits and spices. A generous, powerful, harmonious and racy wine.

Domaine de Suremain comprises 18ha of vines spread across some of Mercurey’s finest appellations. The property has been in the same family for seven generations and is currently run by Yves Suremain, his wife Marie-Hélène and their son Loïc. The vineyards are situated on the high and mid-slopes facing to the south and east, in the heart of the appellation. A classic Pinot Noir from Mercurey, showing bright red cherry, wild strawberry, and cranberry aromas, with hints of rose petal, spice, and forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with fine tannins and a savory, mineral-tinged finish.

Domaine Tortochot is a renowned family estate currently led by fourth-generation winemaker Chantal Tortochot, who took over from her father in the late 1990s. The domaine manages 12ha of vineyards divided into 34 distinct parcels, including vines in Lavaux Saint-Jacques adjacent to the famed Clos Saint-Jacques. Known for producing traditional-style Gevrey wines, Chantal’s are celebrated for their chiselled fruit, structured tannins and bright acidity, which reflect the true Burgundian character. This wine shows a brilliant garnet colour with an intense bouquet of red cherries, wild strawberries, and hints of forest floor. The palate is vibrant and lively, offering fine tannins and bright acidity that provide excellent structure and a clean, persistent finish.

The Mercurey vineyards are located on marl Limestone soils from of Upper and Middle Jurassic geological formations, with a predominance of the latter. White wines from this appellation are really underrated and more importantly Under Priced. This is phenomenal value as a result and often sits under rqadar of the bigger known villages.

Christophe Cordier’s estate comprises 30-odd hectares over a number of Village appellations in the Mâconnais region, including Mâcon-Fuissé Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint Veran. He produces balanced wines by harvesting fresh ripe grapes that concentrate naturally due to their low yields, and in a distinctive house style that is always concentrated, rich and full. The domain’s high-tech winery includes a gravity bottling facility and a raft of high-quality large French oak casks for ageing that are toasted under Christophe’s direct supervision.

Henri Gouges began shaping the future of his domaine shortly after World War I, when he inherited 9ha of prime vineyards in Nuits-St-Georges. Between 1920 and 1934, he expanded his holdings significantly. Today, the estate spans 14.5ha, including seven exceptionally well positioned Premier Cru sites. A pioneer in estate bottling, Henri Gouges was among the first in Burgundy – alongside notable names like Marquis d’Angerville – to begin bottling and marketing his wines directly in 1933. He was also deeply committed to low yields and strict vineyard management – principles that remain central to the domaine’s philosophy under the stewardship of his descendants. Now run by the third and fourth generations – Pierre and Christian Gouges, Pierre’s son Gregory, and most recently Antoine, who leads the winemaking – the domaine continues to uphold its tradition of producing structured, terroir-driven Nuits-St- Georges. In 1977, the family introduced rye grass cover crops between the vines – an innovation that has proved highly beneficial for soil health and biodiversity in the vineyards. The nose offers impressive volume and intensity, bursting with vibrant red fruit aromas framed by a subtle chalky minerality and a gentle touch of oak. On the palate, it is generous and supple, delivering a juicy core of spicy red berries layered with creamy notes of blue and black fruits. The texture is smooth and polished, with well-integrated oak adding depth and nuance. This wine strikes a fine balance between freshness and richness, making it both immediately appealing and worthy of further cellaring.

Christophe Cordier’s estate comprises 30-odd hectares over a number of Village appellations in the Mâconnais region, including Mâcon-Fuissé Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint Veran. Refreshing, complex flavours with notes of citrus, pear, and white flowers. The wine exhibits a balance between fruitiness and acidity, with a subtly creamy texture. The use of oak in the winemaking process contributes to a buttery finish and hints of nuttiness, which is what I fell in love with when tasting this wine.

Henri Gouges began shaping the future of his domaine shortly after World War I, when he inherited 9ha of prime vineyards in Nuits-St-Georges. Between 1920 and 1934, he expanded his holdings significantly. Today, the estate spans 14.5ha, including seven exceptionally well positioned Premier Cru sites. A pioneer in estate bottling, Henri Gouges was among the first in Burgundy – alongside notable names like Marquis d’Angerville – to begin bottling and marketing his wines directly in 1933. He was also deeply committed to low yields and strict vineyard management – principles that remain central to the domaine’s philosophy under the stewardship of his descendants. Now run by the third and fourth generations – Pierre and Christian Gouges, Pierre’s son Gregory, and most recently Antoine, who leads the winemaking – the domaine continues to uphold its tradition of producing structured, terroir-driven Nuits-St- Georges. In 1977, the family introduced rye grass cover crops between the vines – an innovation that has proved highly beneficial for soil health and biodiversity in the vineyards.

This is a Chardonnay that started out as a very light golden colour flecked with green highlights with aromas of lemon, honey, peach and peach which change as the wine ages to produce aromas of honey, dried fruits and quince. It is nicely aged now and has developed secondary flavours, more intensity and a honeyed, richer mouthfeel. It is unquestionably great for the pricepoint and worth having a few bottles to hand this Christmas.

The single "La Bergerie" vineyard where this wine originates from is situated just 250 meters south of the prestigious Montrachet Grand Cru, in the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet. The vines, averaging over 100 years in age, are planted on clay-limestone soils with a predominance of clay. This unique terroir imparts depth and complexity to the wine, reflecting the exceptional quality of the vineyard. Pure white fruits are complemented by subtle floral notes and a hint of chalky minerality. On the palate, the wine is broad and expressive, showcasing a harmonious balance of generosity, balanced ripeness, and excellent acidity. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a memorable impression with every tasting.

A real and utterly rare treat. Now in it’s sixth generation of the family, this winery is led by Jean Baptiste Jessiaume, who continues to uphold the estate’s legacy of producing high-quality Burgundy wines. With a deep connection to the land and a commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, Jean Baptiste is dedicated to creating wines that not only reflect the unique terroir of the region but also express the rich history and traditions of Burgundy. This is bright and elegant, and for a Saint-Aubin, this opens with aromas of green apple, lemon peel, and white flowers, underscored by hints of chalk and almond skin. The palate is taut and focused, offering zesty citrus, fine mineral texture, and a clean, lifted finish.

The success of this Domaine stems from its incredible stock of old vines, producing small yields that offer perfect grape ripeness and concentration while being deeply anchored in their rootstocks. The resulting wines offer power and elegance in equal measure and come from a legacy of generational winemaking that dates from the 19th century. I have a mere 18 bottles of this wine but the producer wowed with their Chassagne Montrachet too, all 24 bottles of which are sadly gone now.

Puligny-Montrachet shares with Chassagne Montrachet the most perfect expression of Chardonnay. Only a few meters from the Grands Crus, the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée was established in 1937. It offers a white wine with a strong personality and a high reputation. Concentrated strength and a great heritage have made Puligny-Montrachet. With complete balance and great aromatic complexity combined with refined style, this works with delicate but also rich dishes.