Domaine de Villaine - Bouzeron - White - 2023

Wine:

Sourced from 17 parcels of old vines on the finest slopes of the appellation, the 2023 White Bouzeron impresses with its finesse, purity, and vibrant character. The fresh, mineral-driven nose reveals delicate notes of herbal infusion and linden blossom, supported by discreet ageing that lets the terroir shine. On the palate, it’s crisp, taut, and saline, with a beautifully balanced ripeness that preserves the grape’s signature freshness and crunch. This is a brilliant, precise, and invigorating wine, already charming today but capable of aging gracefully for a decade. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Slow and gentle pneumatic pressing of whole grapes. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled oak barrels, vats and casks.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Fresh and mineral-driven, with delicate notes of herbal infusion and linden blossom, subtly framed by discreet ageing.

Palate:

Fresh and crisp, this cuvée delivers a taut, pure, and saline texture, with a delicately balanced ripeness that preserves the Aligoté’s signature vibrancy and crunch, while also ensuring remarkable ageing potential.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitifs, seafood, fish, goat's cheese, Cantal, Beaufort and Roquefort.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2035.

Co-manager of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Aubert de Villaine also owns a stunning estate in the Côte Chalonnaise, entrusted to his nephew, Pierre de Benoist, for both management and winemaking.

With the same rigorous vineyard work and attention to detail as on the legendary Vosne-Romanée terroirs, he crafts a graceful, precise white wine of remarkable finesse. His secret remains unknown, but year after year, the magic happens.

One thing is certain: this estate has truly mastered the art of Aligoté.