Among the most refined interpretations of Aligoté in Burgundy, the Bourgogne Aligoté 2022, Comte Armand reveals the eloquence of a grape that is often understated when placed in inspired hands. Born from a mosaic of small parcels totaling around 0,65 hectare in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, it brings together Volnay, Pommard and Meursault as distinct voices contributing to a single, precise and vibrant composition. The estate, certified organic and guided by biodynamic practices, favours pure terroir expression, optimal ripeness and measured interventions. Patient lees ageing frames the body without masking it, resulting in a signature white that combines verticality, energy and grace. In 2022, a controlled sunny vintage, this wine draws a clear line between intensity and freshness, offering a sleek style that elevates contemporary dining.

Assemblage et vinification

This Bourgogne Aligoté is made exclusively from Aligoté Doré, a confidential parcel selection planted across three emblematic communes. In Volnay, the lower appellation plots, with deep soils and modest drainage, provide a foundation of flesh and breadth. In Pommard, the fertile plain supplies generous weight and savoury depth. In Meursault, the structured, moderately draining soils graft a lithic tension onto the wine that defines its persistence. The harvests are conducted at good ripeness, the grapes are pressed whole-cluster to preserve the fruit’s integrity. Fermentation is spontaneous, driven by indigenous yeasts, then the wine undergoes 12 months on the lees in 600 L barrels and used demi-muids, without bâtonnage, to prioritise purity and definition. Blending is carried out in stainless steel, the wine is fining and lightly filtered before bottling, favouring a delicate clarity. Indicative alcohol level, 13%, serving the balance.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Pale gold, crystalline shimmer, promising refreshing energy and a finely carved definition.
• Nez : Clean aromas of greengage and Granny Smith apple, lifted by a cassis leaf note and a hint of honeydew melon. Subtle fine-herb nuances and stone dust anchor a precise mineral register.
• Bouche : Straight, lively attack, crisp texture and satisfying bite. Lemon citrus blends with grapefruit and pear, guided by a linear minerality. The finish, salivating and pure, stretches into a saline persistence that calls for food.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Bourgogne Aligoté between 10 and 12°C in a tulip-shaped Burgundy white glass to highlight aromatic tension and lees texture. A short airing of a few minutes is enough to reveal fine-herb nuances and the stony frame. Store bottles away from light, lying down, in a cool, stable cellar. This wine can be enjoyed immediately for its youthful freshness and will gain harmony after a short cellar resting period, depending on your tasting preferences.

Accords mets et vin

• Apéritifs : Comté gougères, thin sweet onion tart, lightly lemoned salt cod fritters.
• Entrées : sea bass ceviche, gilt-head bream carpaccio, white asparagus with citrus vinaigrette.
• Plats : meaty, oily fish, lightly cooked salmon, grilled mackerel, roasted turbot, free-range poultry with herbs and lemon jus.
• Fromages : fresh goat cheeses, young Comté, lightly matured tomme, pressed uncooked cheese affinages.
• Desserts : lightly sweetened lemon tart, grapefruit granita, white fruits poached in light syrup.

Moments de dégustation

The Bourgogne Aligoté 2022, Comte Armand is the ideal companion:

• For a gourmet aperitif where freshness awakens the palate and sets the stage for briny dishes.
• During a sea-focused dinner, to underline the texture of fatty fish and delicate cookery.
• As a discerning gift for a Burgundy enthusiast seeking singularity and mineral precision.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Bourgogne Aligoté 2022, Comte Armand
• Appellation : Bourgogne Aligoté AOC
• Type : Dry white wine
• Millésime : 2022
• Cépage : Aligoté Doré (100%)
• Degré d’alcool : 13%
• Vieillissement : 12 months on the lees in 600 L barrels and used demi-muids, without bâtonnage
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : Best enjoyed in its youth, short-term evolution potential depending on cellar conditions
• Température de service : 10–12°C