Domaine de Villaine - Bouzeron - White - 2023

Wine:

Sourced from 17 parcels of old vines on the finest slopes of the appellation, the 2023 White Bouzeron impresses with its finesse, purity, and vibrant character. The fresh, mineral-driven nose reveals delicate notes of herbal infusion and linden blossom, supported by discreet ageing that lets the terroir shine. On the palate, it’s crisp, taut, and saline, with a beautifully balanced ripeness that preserves the grape’s signature freshness and crunch. This is a brilliant, precise, and invigorating wine, already charming today but capable of aging gracefully for a decade. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Slow and gentle pneumatic pressing of whole grapes. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled oak barrels, vats and casks.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Fresh and mineral-driven, with delicate notes of herbal infusion and linden blossom, subtly framed by discreet ageing.

Palate:

Fresh and crisp, this cuvée delivers a taut, pure, and saline texture, with a delicately balanced ripeness that preserves the Aligoté’s signature vibrancy and crunch, while also ensuring remarkable ageing potential.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitifs, seafood, fish, goat's cheese, Cantal, Beaufort and Roquefort.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2035.

Best known as the co-owner of Burgundy’s most legendary estate, Aubert de Villaine also oversees a stunning property in the Côte Chalonnaise, which he has entrusted to his nephew, Pierre de Benoist.

With the same exacting standards and vineyard discipline that define his iconic domaine, he produces a beautifully precise and graceful White each year. We may not know the secret behind it, but the magic happens—every time. One thing is certain: this estate has mastered the art of Aligoté.