2024 Louis Latour Macon Lugny Les Genievres Premier Cru, Burgundy

Southern Burgundy rarely delivers better value than the limestone slopes around Lugny, and Louis Latour has long understood how to capture the region’s charm without losing a sense of place. Founded in 1797, the house remains family owned and continues to balance tradition with remarkable consistency across Burgundy’s villages and crus. Les Genièvres comes from elevated vineyards in the Mâconnais where clay and limestone soils give Chardonnay both ripeness and freshness, producing a wine that punches well above its price point.

The 2024 vintage is bright, generous and immediately inviting. White peach, lemon curd and crisp pear notes glide through the glass alongside hints of acacia blossom, fresh cream and subtle almond pastry. There is a lovely mineral line underneath the fruit, bringing shape and energy to the wine without stripping away its easy charm. The texture feels supple and rounded, though a citrusy lift on the finish keeps everything clean and lively. It is the kind of Burgundy that feels comforting and refreshing all at once.

Seafood is a natural fit here. Freshly shucked oysters, grilled prawns with garlic butter or crispy beer battered whiting would all sing beside it. It would also work beautifully with roast chicken, creamy leek tart or a warm comté gougère straight from the oven. Pop this on a cool evening with friends, a platter of good bread and salty butter nearby, and the bottle tends to disappear remarkably quickly.