The Burgundy 2021 vintage is about to be released, so here's a fabulous trio of pinot-drinking gems to heighten the anticipation. Three reds, three vintages: a Bourgogne Rouge (ex Domaine du Comte Armand in Pommard) from the gifted, Beaune-based Benjamin Leroux alongside cuvées from Château Chamirey and Maison Jaffelin, whose slightly lesser-known village wines (Chorey-lès-Beaune, Mercurey) are drinking beautifully whilst defying Burgundys continued upward trend in pricing.

With an average case-bottle price of £26.50, here's an offer where the red Burgundy drinker will find much satisfaction.

This mixed case includes two bottles each of the following wines;

2020 Mercurey Rouge, Château de Chamirey
The Mercurey from Château de Chamirey comes from the Cote Chalonaise which is a rising area of Burgundy thanks to warmer weather and great new winemakers. It is beautifully fruity yet classic pinot on the nose, followed on the palate with an almost opulent texture, fleshy and silky with rich cherry fruit. Then cleaning up to a refined, ever-so-delicately grippy finish with juicy acidity.

2019 Bourgogne Rouge, Benjamin Leroux
"Derived largely from the Côte de Beaune, the 2019 Bourgogne Rouge bursts with aromas of sweet berry fruit, plums and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, succulent and charming, with lively acids and a nicely defined finish, it has turned out well."
Drink 2021 2025, William Kelley, roberparker.com

2017 Chorey-lès-Beaune, Maison Jaffelin
"The 2017 Jaffelin Chorey-les-Beaune from the same stable is just as joyful but, despite its lively, fresh fruit, it's much drier on the finish. There's a hint of spice in the mix and a savoury edge to fruit and it's just hitting its prime."
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine