Monthélie sits quietly in the shadow of Volnay and Meursault, which is precisely why savvy Burgundy lovers seek it out — the quality is there, the prices haven’t caught up yet. This Les Gamets from Domaine Franck Lamargue is a case in point. The 2022 vintage, one of the finest in Burgundy for a generation, has given this wine a wonderful depth and concentration. The nose is classically Pinot — dark cherry, wild strawberry, and a beguiling streak of earthy spice and forest floor, with a subtle floral lift. On the palate it’s medium-bodied and beautifully structured, with firm but refined tannins, a lovely freshness, and a long, mineral finish that speaks clearly of its Côte de Beaune origins. Drink now with roast meats or game, or cellar for another three to five years and watch it blossom.