Henri Prudhon, Saint-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru Les Castets, 2023

From a small south-southeast-facing parcel on the hills south of Saint-Aubin village, Les Castets displays the regional style of stone-rich clay and limestone soils. Fifteen-year-old vines on this 30-are site yield a focused Chardonnay aged 12 months in 25% new oak, grounded and mineral-driven yet approachable. The Castets climat represents exceptional value in the 1er Cru category, offering the finesse and complexity of older Burgundy terroirs without excessive oak influence.