Domaine Pierre Guillemot, Pinot Noir, Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet et Corton, Aloxe Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France 2017

In the 1930s, Le Rognet et Corton was the first climat granted grand cru status on the Ladoix side of Corton’s slopes — no small feat, since the vignerons on the other side of the landmark hill in Aloxe were staunchly opposed to this upgrade. Sprouting from iron-rich red clay soils, and bathed in sunlight, Le Rognet et Corton is now considered one of the best sites in the village. One taste of Guillemot’s bottling would embarrass any aloxois who made a stink.