Clear expression of a historic Burgundian variety, the Bourgogne Aligoté 2021 - Bruno Colin embodies an aesthetic of purity and precision. From a small, confidential plot of about 0.23 hectare in Chassagne-Montrachet, this white highlights the nobility of a carefully worked clay-limestone terroir. The 2021 vintage, marked by a stern spring, produced modest yields and a remarkably clean freshness. In the glass the wine is upright and luminous, crossed by a mouth-watering tension that structures the tasting. Hand harvests, attentive soil care and restrained élevage aimed at preserving aromatic frankness define a transparent style that showcases Aligoté's typicity. A wine of character, suited equally to gastronomy and convivial moments, whose chalky minerality invites excellent pairings with seafood, crisp vegetables and aged goat cheeses.

Assemblage et vinification

This Bourgogne Aligoté is made from 100% Aligoté, hand-picked to respect the integrity of the berries. Soil work through mechanical ploughing and attention to the living vineyard favour the expression of Chassagne-Montrachet's clay-limestone terroir. Fermentations are conducted with precision to preserve fruit brightness and structural clarity. The élevage, meticulous and focused on purity, is carried out on fine lees with an eye for balance, without seeking a marked oak imprint. This approach privileges straightness, a sapid tension and precise aromatic definition, keeping citrus clarity and mineral signature front and centre.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Pale crystalline yellow with delicate nuances, animated by a clear gleam that announces freshness.
• Nose : Upright and precise bouquet, combining fresh citrus, green apple and white flowers, crossed by a chalky minerality evoking wet stone and rubbed chalk.
• Palate : Crisp, clean attack, natural acidity well integrated, a juicy mid-palate driven by citrus and white fruit flavours, saline extension and a vibrant finish of great sincerity.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 10–12°C in white wine glasses to highlight aromatic finesse and mineral tension. Open the bottle a few minutes before service to allow the wine to open up and reveal its floral dimension and chalky structure. Store chilled, upright for quick service or laid on its side in the cellar away from vibrations and light if you wish to let the wine gain harmony in the months following bottling. Its decidedly fresh expression suits both aperitif moments and contemplative tastings alongside seafood starters and delicate dishes.

Accords mets et vin

• Burgundy aperitifs : golden gougères, jambon persillé, delicate terrines.
• Seafood : oysters, prawns, whelks, white fish sashimi.
• Fish & briny dishes : lightly smoked trout, citrus ceviche, steamed cod.
• Crisp vegetables : white asparagus, young shoots, delicate herb salads.
• Cheeses : aged goat cheeses, faisselle brightened with a touch of lemon zest, delicately ash-coated cheeses.

Moments de dégustation

The Bourgogne Aligoté 2021 - Bruno Colin pairs brilliantly with:

• A bright aperitif that stimulates the appetite.
• A seafood lunch focused on freshness and purity of flavour.
• A gourmet gift for lovers of upright, lively Burgundies.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Bourgogne Aligoté 2021 - Bruno Colin
• Appellation : Bourgogne Aligoté AOC
• Type : still white wine
• Vintage : 2021
• Grape : Aligoté (100%)
• Parcel : approx. 0.23 ha in Chassagne-Montrachet
• Soils : clay-limestone, marked mineral expression
• Viticulture : hand-harvested, soils worked by mechanical ploughing
• Aging : on fine lees, profile focused on aromatic purity
• Serving temperature : 10–12°C