The 2016 Viré-Clessé wafts from the glass with notes of musky peach and dried white flowers, framed by sublet reduction. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, tense and racy, with good depth at the core and an attractive sense of completeness. It will need some time in the cellar to unwind after bottling, but it's an elegant, vibrant interpretation of the appellation that ranks as one of Lafon's best cuvées this year.

Intense lemon, apple, nut oil, mineral and spice flavors take on a textural edge in this white that's creamy midpalate, finishing smooth and long. Drink now through 2024. 1,800 cases made.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Viré-Clessé Select to Add