Long over-looked and/or underrated, Auxey-Duresses has emerged as a prime source of best-value burgundy in recent years, especially for the top reds, which at their best can be delightfully Volnay-like.

The Clos du Moulin aux Moines is a lovely old domaine that was the property of the renowned Abbey of Cluny in the 10th Century; it is beautifully situated on the slopes of the Cote de Beaune above the village of Meursault.  It has been owned by the Andrieu family since 2008; since taking over they have farmed it biodynamically. Young Jordane Andrieu now runs the estate, having previously worked at two of Burgundy's most prestigious domaines - none other than Domaine De Montille and Domaine Comtes Lafon, both of which are biodynamic.  Le Clos du Moulin aux Moines received a Coup de Coeur from Le Guide Bettane et Desseauve's Le Grand Tasting in 2011.

The 'vieilles vignes' (planted in 1950) are located in the highest and steepest corner of the clos, where only a very meagre layer of soil covers the bedrock; they produce just 5,000 bottles of exceptionally complex Auxey-Duresses each year. This is unquestionably one of the greatest climats in Auxey.

The grapes are hand-harvested in late September; after fermentation they spend 16-18 months in oak, about 25% of which is new. The wine is delightfully aromatic, complex and concentrated, with flavours of black fruit and kirsch, plush texture and well-integrated tannins. Like the superb whites now being produced in Macon, this is an almost too-good-to-be-true example of 'Next' Burgundy. It will not be so affordable forever.