Château Philippe le Hardi Mercurey Blanc ‘La Brigadière’ Riesling balanced by a chalky mineral

balanced by a chalky mineral edge and fresh acidity

and powdery white flowers

Luscious ripe red berry fruit

The mid‑palate builds with layers of bay leaf

Taupenot‑Merme Bourgogne Aligoté 2022 opens with bright

Château Philippe le Hardi Mercurey Blanc ‘La Brigadière’ Riesling balanced by a chalky mineralThe palate is fresh, silky, and quietly savoury, opening with lemon zest, white peach, and crisp apple lifted by bright, mediumplus acidity that gives the wine a clean Cte Chalonnaise line. Texture is smooth with light creaminess, showing subtle oak that adds shape without heaviness. The midpalate brings grapefruit pith, almond meal, gentle spice, and a faint flintymineral thread, adding depth beneath the citrusstone fruit. The finish is long, clean,