Domaine Bouzereau-Gruère, Chassagne-Montrachet (Burgundy, France) 2016

 This wine exemplifies the confusion surrounding Burgundy.  The vineyard, Blanchot, is divided into two parts, Blanchot Dessus (dessus means “upper”) and Blanchot Dessous (dessous means lower).  Blanchot Dessus is a classified as a Premier Cru, while the lower part, is just a village wine.  (Both parts of the vineyard abut Grand Cru vineyards.)  Though “just” a village wine, in hands of Domaine Bouzereau-Gruère, it tastes like a Premier Cru.  Happily, for the consumer, it’s priced as a village wine.  Creamy and stony with lively acidity that keeps it fresh — and you coming back for more — it’s a wine that Burgundy lovers should snap up.