Burgundy is as much about the people as it is about the terroir. Christine Gruere-Dubreuil has fashioned fruit-driven red wines and full-flavoured, silky whites for thirty years. In recent years she has been joined by her upbeat, energetic daughter Clementine.

The family lives at the monopole of Clos Berthet, which is one of the flagship wines of Pernand-Vergelesses, a classically Burgundian, picturesque village situated next to the hill of Corton. While the wines from this area can be truly excellent, it has always lived in the shadow of its more illustrious hillside neighbours. Enthusiasts should pay close attention, since both its red and white wines offer superb value for money.

The passion of the family can be tasted across Dubreuil-Fontaine’s range, which delivers beautifully pure, ripe flavours throughout. The reds express wonderful cherry tones, offering finely tuned, silky fruit. The whites are lively, flavoursome, and richly textured, and while the Premier Crus will benefit from bottle age, there is real class here and they will delight patient buyers.

Aside from their heartland of Pernand-Vergelesses and Corton, the family’s small parcels in Pommard and Volnay should not be overlooked. Well sited old parcels add a dimension of sheer pedigree. The village Volnay is a standout as much of it is produced from premier cru fruit – a very fine Pinot and a true bargain.