At the heart of Burgundian living, the Bourgogne Aligoté 2021 from Bouchard Père & Fils brilliantly restores the pure drive of the Aligoté grape. Here there is no showmanship, but an aesthetic of clarity: a verticality that caresses the palate and awakens the senses. The house, established in Beaune since 1731, delivers an interpretation of rare clarity, where the energy of citrus meets the delicacy of white flowers. An AOC Bourgogne Aligoté dry and precise white, it suits those seeking a bright table companion, equally at ease with briny, marinated cuisine and the simple pleasures of a characterful aperitif. Its pale colour, scents of lime and green apple and its clean finish compose a fresh score, faithful to Burgundy's understated elegance. In the glass everything seems effortless, yet each detail, from grape ripeness to an élevage designed for freshness, testifies to patient know-how. This cuvée affirms a style: measured, balanced and highly drinkable, qualities prized by the great Burgundian tradition when it highlights aromatic clarity. You will find the ideal partner for an oyster platter, the right match for a sea bream fillet, or the frankness of a convivial, unpretentious sharing wine. A sober, luminous creation that lets the fruit speak and celebrates fine pairings, in the purity of a vintage that favours a frank yet nuanced expression of the grape.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from 100% Aligoté, this Bourgogne Aligoté highlights the grape variety's natural liveliness and its citrus, crisp fruit and delicate floral range. Vinification, carried out precisely by Bouchard Père & Fils, preserves aromatic brightness, straightness and an airy texture. Fermentations are managed to retain maximum freshness, while the deliberately discreet ageing showcases the purity of the fruit and the wine's candour. Nothing ostentatious, just the accuracy of an ancestral gesture, adjusted for the 2021 vintage to deliver a taut, limpid white with exemplary readability. The quest for balance guides each stage to offer an immediately enjoyable wine, yet structured enough to accompany a wide palette of pairings with grace.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Pale and bright, with green reflections, announcing a lively, crystalline palate.
• Nose : Zest of lime, crisp green apple, white flowers, with a hint of fine herbs that signs the freshness.
• Palate : Straight and energetic attack, light texture, citrus and white fruit tension, clean and refreshing finish.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 7–10°C to exalt the lemony profile, floral precision and discreet salinity. Serving in tulip-shaped glasses will highlight aromatic clarity and the fresh line. No need to decant, opening the bottle a few minutes beforehand is enough to release the first accents of white flowers and citrus. Store bottles lying down in a calm place, protected from light and temperature variations. This cuvée is expressive from today and can be enjoyed over the years 2023 to 2025, with a peak expected around 2024, when the balance between fruit and acidity reaches a particularly appealing harmony.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : gougères, fish rillettes, light taramasalata, for a vibrant starter.
• Starters : fine oysters, sea bass ceviche, sea bream tartare with citrus, where the wine's freshness answers the iodine and lemon.
• Main courses : grilled fish, sole meunière, sashimi, herb-roasted poultry, to underline the purity of the flesh.
• Cheeses : fresh goat cheese, young Comté, mild tomme, for a pairing on delicacy and milky finesse.
• Vegetable dishes : asparagus, crisp vegetables, herb salads, which converse with the wine's liveliness.

Moments de dégustation

The Bourgogne Aligoté 2021 is the ideal companion for bright moments, when the desire for clean freshness meets the elegance of a Burgundian classic.

• For a terrace lunch where the wine's liveliness elevates seafood cooking.
• At a refined dinner centered on grilled fish and seasonal vegetables.
• As a connoisseur's gift to celebrate the chic simplicity of a great terroir.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Bourgogne Aligoté 2021 - Bouchard Père & Fils
• Appellation : Bourgogne Aligoté AOC
• Type : Dry white wine
• Vintage : 2021
• Grape : Aligoté (100%)
• Alcohol : 12%
• Producer : Bouchard Père & Fils, Beaune, since 1731
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : 2023 to 2025, peak 2024
• Serving temperature : 7–10°C