Domaine Michel Barraud, Mâcon-Villages (Burgundy, France) 2016

 I just tasted a boatload of relatively affordable white Burgundies for a consulting project, and in terms of sheer value, this was the pick of the litter from Mâcon.  However, don’t just think of this as a good value, as it is also an outstanding wine regardless of price, and it out-performed most of the bottlings of Pouilly-Fuissé that I tasted… all of which were significantly more expensive.  This shows a medium-bodied profile with virtually perfect balance between substance and freshness.  Baked apple and white peach flavors are lifted by a zesty beam of citrus acidity, with stony mineral notes lending added interest to the finish.