Bottled last August, the 2016 Saint Aubin 1er Cru Les Castets is one of many nascent white burgundy wines to exhibit a touch of licorice on the nose. I actually find it quite attractive. The palate is well balanced with a fine line of acidity although it does not quite deliver the complexity of its fellow Saint-Aubins this vintage. There is a pleasant spicy edge but it needs a little more mineralité and tension to warrant a higher score. Still, it is a well-made wine and should age well.