Cote de Nuits-Villages is a smart stepping stone in Denis Bachelet's lineup, sitting above the basic Bourgogne but below the Gevrey crus. From his tiny four-hectare estate, run nearly single-handedly since 1983, it gets the same meticulous, restrained winemaking that has made Bachelet a Gevrey cult name. Expect a touch more structure and depth than the Bourgogne, with the house's signature finesse and perfume. The 2023 drinks well young but will reward a few years in the cellar. Serious red Burgundy without the grand cru ask.