While many Burgundy producers work with very small vineyard plots, Vincent Ledy takes this to an extreme with just 3.5 hectares (just under 9 acres) comprising his estate. Unlike many vignerons in the region, Vincent did not acquire his properties by inheritance, but rather because of passion and hard work. He trained in the region for years prior to forming his own estate based in Nuits-Saint-Georges in 2007. Now, all of Vincent’s land is tended completely organically. Despite being a relatively newer producer in the area, Vincent embraces the pursuit of classic Burgundy character, eschewing new oak, using only native yeast and absolute minimal sulfur. This Chorey-lès-Beaune with 7 years of age blew us away—distinct terroir without being excessively earthy or funky, bright cherry fruit, and herb notes—everything we want in Burgundy, and at this price, we can pull the cork on a Wednesday guilt-free.