As a clear expression of white Burgundy, the Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 - Joseph Drouhin reveals the discreet charm of a grape variety often kept for aficionados. Under the precise hand of the Drouhin house, this wine is aimed at lovers of sharply defined whites, those seeking clean fruit, bright tension and a saline dimension that stimulates the appetite. It meets a contemporary desire for a straight, table-friendly wine that never overpowers, sketching, in subtle strokes, a landscape of pale stone and crisp orchard fruit. The sunlit, aromatic 2023 vintage lends the cuvée measured generosity, like a watercolor warmed by light. You’ll find a terroir-driven definition combining freshness, controlled breadth and purity of expression, with a minerality that recalls gunflint. Praised by critics, up to 93/100 from Figaro Vin, this Bourgogne Aligoté asserts itself as an elegant, long-lasting wine capable of charming the moment from aperitif to the most delicate dishes.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from 100% Aligoté, this AOC Bourgogne Aligoté mainly comes from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, the Hautes Côtes de Nuits and the Côte Chalonnaise. The clay-limestone soils, true reservoirs of freshness, give the cuvée its straightness and brightness. The harvest is followed by careful pneumatic pressing to preserve the grape's aromatic integrity. Fermentation and subsequent tank ageing for 6 to 10 months maintain the purity of the fruit without any oak masking, offering a clear reading of the variety and its terroir. Each step seeks precision, fine texture and a generous energy, delivering a wine that is both vibrant and harmonious, ready to converse with subtle cuisine and the refined simplicity of quality produce.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Pale yellow with green highlights, bright and clear, like a frost-kissed leaf in morning light.
• Nose : An expressive bouquet of fresh grape, Granny Smith apple, white currant and acacia flowers, lifted by an iodine hint and a streak of gunflint that marks the terroir.
• Palate : A crisp, crystalline attack, an ample, generous core driven by the 2023 vintage, a streamlined, mineral texture with a precise balance between vitality and the fruit’s softness. The salivating finish extends notes of citrus and damp chalk.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Bourgogne Aligoté between 12 and 13°C in a Burgundy-style white wine glass to best reveal its aromatic range. A few minutes of airing before serving will allow its floral facets and mineral drive to open up. The cuvée is particularly enjoyable in its early years, with optimal cellaring of 2 to 4 years, and a potential to reach around 5 years depending on storage conditions. Store bottles on their side, away from light, in a cool, stable cellar. At the table, this wine acts as a clarifying partner, highlighting the culinary gesture without ever overshadowing it.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : gougères, fish rillettes, radishes with butter and fleur de sel.
• Starters : fine oysters, sea bass ceviche, sea bream carpaccio, sashimi.
• Main courses : lemon-roast poultry, grilled fish, spring vegetables in a citrus vinaigrette.
• Cheeses : fresh goat cheese, young Comté, light tomme.
• Desserts : thin lemon tart, zesty shortbread, lightly sweet white fruits.

Moments de dégustation

This refined wine gracefully accompanies moments where precision meets sharing :

• A spring aperitif that invites freshness and conversation.
• A seafood lunch with iodised accents, served with lightness.
• A gift for a connoisseur to celebrate the art of Burgundy wine.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 - Joseph Drouhin - Bourgogne Aligoté AOC
• Appellation : Bourgogne Aligoté AOC
• Type : Dry white wine
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape variety : Aligoté (100 %)
• Vineyard areas : Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Côte Chalonnaise
• Soils : Clay-limestone
• Winemaking : Pneumatic pressing, tank fermentation
• Aging : 6 to 10 months in tank
• Serving temperature : 12–13°C
• Cellaring : 2 to 4 years, potential up to 5 years