Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Castets 2023 CS20231031 In the background

In the background

a vineyard planted on chalk-rich soil

cream cheese

but at 923 meters in the mountains above Valencia it becomes something else entirely

Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Castets 2023 CS20231031 In the backgroundSaint Aubin remains one of Burgundy's best kept secrets, and Les Castets is a Premier Cru vineyard of real distinction. This Chardonnay emerges from limestone rich soils, crafted with the precision and finesse that defines quality Burgundy. The wine balances ripe stone fruit with steely minerality and subtle oak influence, offering enough complexity to develop gracefully in bottle. Authentic Burgundian expression at a more accessible price point than