Benoit Ente, Bourgogne Blanc 'Golden Jubilee', 2024 SO020526 Le Ragnaie and finished dry enough to

and finished dry enough to crush glass after glass without even noticing

with soils that don't hold water easily

citrus peels

and sandstone soils contribute structure without heaviness

and he converted the estate to organics in 2007 and biodynamics in 2011

Benoit Ente, Bourgogne Blanc 'Golden Jubilee', 2024 SO020526 Le Ragnaie and finished dry enough toThe name is the whole story: this Chardonnay comes from a single parcel Ente's family planted in 1961, celebrating its golden jubilee, and old vines like these give a regional wine uncommon depth and drive. Ente is a Puligny Montrachet specialist, brother of Arnaud Ente, who farms cleanly, keeps yields low and ages his wines patiently with restrained oak. Where his straight Bourgogne Chardonnay is a fresh, early drinking blend, Golden Jubilee is a