The 2023 Maison C. Thiriet Bourgogne Aligoté Du Jardin is a beautifully textured and intensely mineral Aligoté from one of Burgundy’s most exciting young domaines. Crafted by Camille Thiriet and Matt Chittick from a blend of old-vine Aligoté Doré parcels near Pommard, Corgoloin and Meursault — including vines up to 100 years old — the wine reflects the pair’s meticulous low-intervention philosophy and Burgundian precision. A small but decisive period of skin contact adds texture and complexity before ageing in older oak barrels, resulting in a style that elevates Aligoté far beyond its traditional rustic image.
The nose reveals preserved lemon, grapefruit and green apple layered alongside white flowers, wet stone and subtle waxy complexity, giving the wine remarkable aromatic lift and depth. On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, fine phenolic grip and a tightly wound saline mineral core. Layers of citrus oil, orchard fruit and delicate lees texture unfold with chalky tension and exceptional energy, finishing long, zesty and beautifully persistent with outstanding freshness and finesse. Critics have praised the wine’s harmony, texture and powdery grip, while merchants consistently highlight its old-vine intensity and striking mineral precision.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Maison C. Thiriet Bourgogne Aligoté Du Jardin is a superb modern Aligoté — mineral, vibrant and beautifully refined with outstanding texture and terroir detail. Perfect with oysters, scallops, trout, goat’s cheese, roast chicken or refined seafood dishes. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar comfortably through 2033+.
