The Maillard family has been part of Burgundy's viticultural scene since 1766. In 1952, Daniel Maillard, father to Pascal, decided to dedicate himself to this career, concentrating on enlarging the domain and growing cuvées in a way that respects the terroir and the soil. The domain has gone from 2 hectares to 19, shared across the areas of Aloxe-Corton, Pommard, Beaune, Ladoix-Serrigny, Chorey-les-Beaune, Meursault, Volnay, and Savigny-les-Beaune. In the vines and the winery alike, the methods are traditional, and all the cuvées are classed as grand cru in the regional appellation. They are worked meticulously, from the selection of the grapes to the vinification and the maturation in 228-litre oak barrels. If, one day, you have a chance to visit, don't miss out on going down into the cellar where a magnificent well serves as a tasting table. Overall, this one is a Burgundian bright spark still at pleasing prices.

If you get the chance to wander through Aloxe-Corton, take care not to confuse the Grandes Lollières and the Petites Lollières. The latter is classed as a premier cru in Burgundy, and the former is a grand cru. The climat here is remarkable, reflected in the interesting aromatics of red fruit. Domaine Maillard père & fils works on 19 hectares across the Côte de Beaune with great respect for the environment and tradition.