Born from a precise reading of Burgundian terroirs and couture-level care for the grape, the Bourgogne Aligoté 2022 - Joseph Drouhin brings together freshness, uprightness and discreet charm. This cuvée, sourced from clay-limestone soils of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, the Hautes Côtes de Nuits and the Côte Chalonnaise, presents itself like a watercolor of Burgundy: luminous and tactile. In the glass the colour is subtly pale, promising a white with a finely cut profile. On the nose, the frankness of fresh grape and a gunflint-like minerality outline a clear, almost graphic theme. The palate unfolds a vibrant dynamic, taut without austerity, where liveliness meets a delicate softness, delivering a clean finish. For lovers of authenticity, for tables seeking precision, for moments when you crave purity, this precision wine signs a moment of gastronomic clarity.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from 100% Aligoté harvested across Burgundy, notably the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, the Hautes Côtes de Nuits and the Côte Chalonnaise, this wine showcases the grape's identity on clay-limestone soils. Maison Joseph Drouhin favours a pneumatic pressing that preserves the integrity of the fruit, followed by a tank fermentation. The 6 to 10 months' ageing in tank maintains aromatic straightness, the clarity of fresh grape notes and mineral tension. This purity-driven approach illuminates the sunny yet controlled 2022 vintage, sculpting a clear, unadorned profile where every nuance finds its place.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Pale yellow with green highlights, a clear brilliance reflecting a pursuit of purity and direct expression of the grape.
• Nose : Fresh grape in the foreground, punctuated by a slight zesty note and a gunflint minerality, for a precise, straightforward bouquet.
• Palate : Bright, clean attack, supple mid-palate, balance between tension and measured softness, with a straight, thirst-quenching finish.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 12 and 13°C to reveal aromatic relief and preserve the finesse of the structure. Opening a few minutes before serving helps overall harmony; no decanting is necessary to retain immediate freshness. This Bourgogne Aligoté offers an optimal drinking window of 2 to 4 years and a cellaring potential up to 5 years, stored in a cool dark cellar, bottle on its side, protected from temperature fluctuations.

Accords mets et vin

• Seafood aperitifs : oysters, whelks, razor clams, herb-seasoned sea bream tartare.
• Fresh starters : composed salads, fine herbs, citrus, baby leaves.
• Delicate fish : steamed fillets, tension-filled ceviche, scallop carpaccio.
• Light flavours : crisp vegetables, asparagus, simple cooking focused on product purity.
• Fresh cheeses : milky, mild suggestions that respect the wine's liveliness.

Moments de dégustation

This Bourgogne Aligoté 2022 is the table companion for moments when clarity and lucidity are sought. It evokes ink on paper—confident, graceful strokes that leave room for the raw material. Enjoy it when the cuisine is precise and the moment requires composure: a white with serene verticality, designed for everyday refined gastronomy.

• To share during an aperitif with shellfish and seafood bites, for a subtle introduction.
• During a light lunch where freshness is paramount, alongside vegetable- and sea-inspired dishes.
• As a gift for lovers of upright Burgundian whites who appreciate pure fruit expression.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Bourgogne Aligoté 2022 - Joseph Drouhin
• Appellation : Bourgogne Aligoté AOC
• Type : White wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape : Aligoté (100 %)
• Alcohol : 12.5% vol.
• Ageing : 6 to 10 months in tank
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : optimal 2 to 4 years, up to 5 years
• Serving temperature : 12–13°C