Château de La Chaize has been undergoing a quiet revolution in recent years - organic conversion, parcel-by-parcel vinification, and a renewed focus on expressing Gamay with clarity and class. The 2023 Bourgogne Gamay Noir is a perfect example of this fresh direction: bright, pure and seriously good value.

Sourced from younger vines just outside the estate’s Cru holdings, this is Gamay handled with a Burgundy mindset. Fermented with native yeasts, aged mostly in tank with a touch of old oak, it’s all about fruit precision and light, savoury structure.

There’s lift and crunch, but also a softness that makes it incredibly drinkable. Red berries, a hint of spice, and that trademark mineral snap - it’s unpretentious, beautifully made, and hits well above its weight.

For fans of fresh, food-friendly reds with a bit of tension and charm, this is an easy go-to.