Pascal and Laurent Borgeot are among the hardest-working winemakers we know in Burgundy. Each year, their reds stand out for their value and for their sturdy, structured style. This is a no-frills domaine, located in the little-known village of Remigny, in between Santenay and Chassagne. With no appellation of its own, Remigny has an off-the-beaten track air, which adds to its authenticity. Pascal and Laurent have the robust character of farmers, with Laurent, in particular, focused on the land and the vines. Established in 1903, the brothers are the fourth generation of the family to run the domaine, although they have expanded it greatly since they took over in 1985. They now have 23 hectares of vines, with holdings in Bouzeron, Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. Pascal's daughter Julia is now increasingly involved in the winemaking. The 2020 Santenay shows bright cherry and raspberry fruits on the nose, with lots of herbal and stem-wood aromas, not from oak, more likely a result of some whole-bunch fermentation. In cooler vintages, the Santenay Vieilles Vignes had a rustic quality to the tannins, but this is more polished and fruit-forward, whilst retaining a savoury style. RKL