Joseph Drouhin Mâcon-Villages 2013

The Mâcon-Villages regional category of Burgundy is my go-to area for well-priced Chardonnay-based wines. Sadly, the overall quality of Mâcon-Villages is highly variable. That's why it's important to find ones from top-notch producers, such as Drouhin, a leading Burgundy négociant. One of the truly remarkable things about Drouhin is that their 'simple,' everyday wines, such as this Mâcon-Villages have the same elegance found in their 'important,' special-occasion ones. This bargain-priced Mâcon-Villages has a bit of everything - green apple notes, bright freshness - without having too much of anything. It has extraordinary balance and breeding for a wine at this price. Buy it by the case. You and your guests will love it. Score - 89. (Michael Apstein, apsteinonwine.com, Sept. 2, 2014)