Domaine Cornin Pouilly Fuissé Villages 2024 750ml

Taking the reins at his family’s Chaintré estate, biodynamic trailblazer Romain Cornin coaxes breathtaking nuance from a prized collection of heritage Mâconnais vines dating back to 1909. Rejecting heavy intervention to let his historic soils speak, he coopers and ferments with laseB-R-focused precision to deliver intensely textured, vivacious Chardonnays that possess a beautifully unforced, crystalline brilliance.

France remains the benchmark for many of the world’s classic wine styles, built on a deep history of regional identity and an appellation system designed to protect it. AOC rules outline where grapes can be grown and how wines are made, giving structure to places such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Rhône. Key grapes like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah all find their most famous expressions here, alongside countless regional varieties. From the mineral-driven whites of the Loire to the rich blends of the south, French wine is ultimately about clarity of origin and a commitment to balance.

Burgundy is France’s most detailed and site-driven region. Stretching from the cool slopes of Chablis in the north down through the Côte d’Or to the Mâconnais in the south. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the foundations here, but the real story is how each village and vineyard expresses them differently. The Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune form the region’s core, while areas like the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais add a broader mix of styles and accessibility. Burgundy is defined by careful vineyard work, long-established classifications and a focus on clarity of place rather than heavy winemaking influence.