Saint-Aubin Rouge, “Les Argillers”

Les Argillers sits on the upper reaches of the slope of Saint-Aubin, just south of Le Ban and bordering the forest with a south-southeast exposure. Prudhon farms two hectares of 30-to-60-year-old vines here, and the wine they produce tends to be snappy, mineral-driven and floral—less about Pinot Noir plushness and more about the freshness and drive of a cool-climate red wine, with considerable spice, excellent red fruit and subtle tannins; in sum, a classic version of this appellation.