A leading wine expert has given the 2010 Burgundy vintage a resounding thumbs up, suggesting that the region has produced some "classic" white wines.

Critic Sarah March has urged Burgundy lovers to "snap up" the 2010 vintage in the latest issue of Decanter magazine.

The expert says that the 2010s are light and refreshing, describing them as "more classically Burgundian than 2009, driven by firm acidity but also ripe".

When the vintage does become available, it is likely to be more expensive than previous years, owing to the low yields caused by poor flowering during the growing season.

"Nevertheless, bite the bullet and buy – it will provide a refreshing contrast to [the] more extrovert [2009]," Ms Marsh adds.

However, Burgundy fans must choose carefully, as produce from the various communes was erratic, producing some excellent wines, and some which are less impressive.

Bottles from the Puligny-Montrachet commune are ones to look out for, Ms Marsh suggests, as the wines are "reliable, pure and energetic with crisp expression of terroir". Four labels from this area received five-star awards from the expert.

While Chablis has also produced some excellent wines, problems with acidity have caused problems for smaller growers.

Later this month, Institute of Masters of Wine is to host a special seminar celebrating the wines of Chablis, which it feels are often overlooked in favour of the bigger names in Burgundy.

The event, to be staged in London on November 21st, will give guests the chance to try top Chablis wines from the last 30 years.

Guest speakers will include Guillaume Gicqueau-Michel of Domaine Louis Michel and Fabien Moreau of Domaine Christian Moreau Pere et Fils, who will be comparing the estates' wines from the 1995 vintage.