The Minima bottling is a mix of Gamay and Pinot Noir, with the usual proportions being two-thirds of the former and one-third of the latter in a normal vintage. However, because of the frost damage in this vineyard, which only produced twelve hectoliters per hectare, the blend is more fifty-fifty this year, as the small crop in their Bourgogne rouge parcels also went into the Minima. This bottling was also raised in foudres in 2021 and offers up a fine nose of dark berries, Gamay peppery tones, espresso, a touch of whole clusters, dark soil tones and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is bright, full-bodied and really has good depth at the core, with a nice sense of reserve, good grip and just a whisper of backend tannin. (Drink between 2024-2035)

This cuvée is normally two-thirds Gamay, but this year 55% pinot because what would have been the Bourgogne pinot was switched to A Minima after heavy frost damage. No sulphur will be added until the bottling. Mid purple, with a very lively fruit, pure raspberry note, savoury and sensual at the same time, with a pinpoint finish. Fresh crunchy finish. Drink from 2024-2026.

Offering up aromas of sweet raspberries and berries, the 2021 Bourgogne Passetoutgrain A Minima is medium-bodied, supple and tangy, with powdery tannins and a bright, mouthwatering finish. This Gamay-Pinot Noir blend had just been racked to tank when I tasted it. (WK)