Chardonnay, Burgundy, France

We love an outsider defying the odds, but sometimes the exact thing thriving in its exact place is just ~ it ~. We’re talking oysters, Parma ham and Diane Lane wearing a white linen suit while walking, contemplatively down an empty beach. We’re heading south in Burgundy for a gorgeous Chard from the homeland of gorgeous Chard (yum). Original winemaker Elisabeth Bonnardot came from a traditional wine growing family, and after a stint with Jules Chauvet, one of the legendary founders the natural wine movement, her mind changed. While herbicide and pesticide use exploded around her, she focussed on Burgundy made naturally, planting blackcurrants (YOM!) between the vines and even stopping the use of sulphur entirely. Passing on the skills and traditions, today the family estate is run by her three sons Ludovic, Emilien & Antoine. Slow and gentle pressing in whole bunches teases out beautiful complexity. Toasty caramel, butter toffee, meyer lemon purée, white peaches & eating yellow apple slices off of your pocket knife. Enjoy out of a giant decanter - any old jug or vase will also do - with air popped popcorn, while watching the movie franchise of your choice.