Bourgogne Aligoté
Bio 2023
For many years associated with the aperitif named Kir, Bourgogne Aligoté now asserts the qualities of its falvours and shines alone!
Origin
This regional appellation may be cultivated throughout wine-growing Burgundy. The appellation covers a surface area of approximately 1,400 hectares. Burgundy’s soils are clay-limestone based, but variations between villages can have significant influence on the characteristics of the wines. This is why careful selection is essential for crafting the finest wines.The vines of this cuvée are located in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits near the town of Chaux.
The vineyard is certified organic.
Viticulture
Grape variety: aligoté
Soils: calcareous
Orientation: east
Surface area under vine: 1.4710 ha
Pruning: tall vines with Guyot system
Yield: 31 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 40 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: from 18 to 25 September 2023.
The grapes were handpicked.
At the winery: the whole bunches of grapes were gently pressed for 2½ hours. The temperature of the must was brought down to 12°C then was immediately transferred to barrels with no settling to preserve a maximum of lees.
Ageing
Maturation: aged for 17 months in 450 L barrels with no racking or stirring to bring out all of this wine’s minerality. A proportion of 40% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time to impart a subtle, delicate touch of oak were used.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity on March 19, 2025, wine fined with bentonite, very light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 5,851.
Vintage
Fruity and generous
The 2023 vintage experienced unpredictable weather conditions, making work in the vineyards essential for grape quality. Harvesting began in early September under intense heat with the Chardonnays to avoid over-ripening, followed by the reds. The whites will spend two winters in the cellar, while the Pinot Noirs will have undergone short ageing to preserve the fruity aromas. A vintage that brings out the best in each terroir, offering wines that are bright and delicious.
Ageing potential: from 5 to 8 years.
Tasting notes
With its pale yellow color and green highlights, this wine reveals mineral and flinty notes, enhanced by subtle smoky touches. Fresh and crisp on the palate, with a powerful, lively attack.
