2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Aligoté
Drinking Window 2024–2031; stated peak 2026
Region Bourgogne Aligote
Soil Clay with veins of ferrous oxide
Orientation East
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Estate vines in the Bas de Chauchoux plot east of Rully
Fermentation Vessels Older French oak barrels, averaging five years old
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 11°C · 52°F
Production Details Certified organic estate fruit from a roughly 0.57-hectare parcel planted in 1985. The grapes were hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed, followed by 48 hours of lees settling and indigenous-yeast fermentation in older French oak barrels. Maturation comprised 12 months in barrel followed by six months in tank; bottling was unfined and unfiltered, with cellar actions following the lunar calendar.
Tasting Notes Lemon zest, crushed stones, fresh almonds, lemons, limes and wildflowers
Food Pairing Grilled chicken; soft-rind French cheeses; sushi
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Aligoté
Classification Bourgogne Aligoté AOC/AOP
Region Bourgogne Aligote
Production Details Finished-wine sugar content was reported as less than 1.2 g/L. Recommended serving temperature was 6–8°C.
Tasting Notes Lemon, animal notes, milky notes and Granny Smith apple; lively acidity, dry, medium-bodied and delicate
Food Pairing Shrimp-and-lemon fettuccine; apple-and-cheese grilled sandwich; mini crab cakes
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