Among the most distinctive expressions of the appellation, the Bourgogne Aligoté \"Clos des Perrières la Combe\" 2021 by Thibault Liger-Belair asserts itself as a wine of precision, both vibrant and delicately chiselled. Planted in 1978 in the commune of Nuits-Saint-Georges, the Aligoté vines nestle on a limestone site that imprints the wine with its uprightness, a crystalline freshness and a subtle saline thread. Farmed organically and in the spirit of biodynamics, this white unfolds without artifice, guided by the purity of the fruit and the clear expression of place. The 2021 vintage delivers a rare intensity: a taut, mineral palate where the lusciousness of white fruit marries a savoury tension, promising immediate pleasure as well as a lingering charm throughout the glass. As an aperitif with friends or at the table with seafood or vegetable dishes, it finds the right match with grace and ease.

Blend and winemaking

This dry white is made exclusively from Aligoté, sourced from a discreet clos located in Nuits-Saint-Georges. True to the estate’s philosophy, vine management under organic farming and biodynamics promotes soil vitality, even ripening and a precise expression of the terroir. Winemaking is carried out with constant care to preserve the fruit’s brightness and aromatic frankness. Throughout élevage, the objective remains the same: to deliver a straight, sapid texture, a palate extended by fine energy and a discreet salinity that signs the place. Unostentatious, the approach is measured, serving a style that prioritises clarity, a frank expression and luminous drinkability.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Clear and luminous, it evokes the purity of limestone bathed in light. Its clarity announces a frank wine, driven by fine energy and graceful tension, catching the eye even before the first sip.
• Nose: Initially notes of crunchy white fruits, fresh apple and orchard pear, followed by a delicate floral bouquet of hawthorn and acacia. A touch of citrus, lemon zest, and a breath of iodine sketch an airy salinity. The whole breathes clarity, without excess, with a charm nearly marked by the stone.
• Palate: A focused, lively attack, underpinned by a vibrant minerality. The mid-palate is taut, straight and savoury, carried by a rare intensity that combines fruit flesh and a chalky length. The finish, mouthwatering and precise, prolongs the pleasure on a discreet saline sensation and a lasting impression of freshness, inviting the next sip.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve between 10 and 12°C in tulip glasses designed for white wines to highlight the aromatic finesse and mineral framework. A few minutes of aeration are enough to release the floral bouquet and reveal the fruit’s brightness. This Bourgogne Aligoté can be enjoyed now for its radiant freshness and effortlessly pairs with ingredient-driven cooking. Store bottles away from light, in a cool, steady cellar to preserve its balance and purity.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: fish rillettes, Burgundy gougères, light accras, homemade taramasalata.
• Starters: scallop carpaccio, sea bream ceviche, crunchy vegetables with citrus vinaigrette.
• Main courses: roast chicken with fine herbs, pike quenelles, vegetable quenelles with lemony butter.
• Cheeses: fresh goat cheeses, young comté, light tomme served with sourdough.
• Seafood: oysters, cockles and clams, grilled fish drizzled with a subtle olive oil.

Occasions

The \"Clos des Perrières la Combe\" 2021 is an inspiring companion for:

• For a bright aperitif among company, when conversation is lively and flavours are clear and precise.
• During a summer lunch centred on simple, clean cooking that celebrates the freshness of ingredients.
• As a gift for a wine lover, to give to those who seek the pure expression of a great Burgundian terroir.

Characteristics

• Name: Bourgogne Aligoté \"Clos des Perrières la Combe\" 2021, Thibault Liger-Belair
• Appellation: Bourgogne Aligoté AOC
• Type: Dry white wine
• Vintage: 2021
• Grape variety: Aligoté (100%)
• Alcohol: 13%
• Farming: Organic farming and biodynamics
• Vineyard: Vines planted in 1978, commune of Nuits-Saint-Georges
• Bottle size: 75 cl
• Serving temperature: 10–12°C