The 2023 Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron Aligoté is a fragrant, energetic white Burgundy made entirely from Aligoté Doré, the golden-skinned selection prized by the estate for its moderate yields and aromatic finesse. Sourced from 17 hillside parcels in Bouzeron, in the northern Côte Chalonnaise, this cuvée brings together the different expressions of the village’s terroir. Grapes are harvested and sorted by hand, then slowly and gently pressed before temperature-controlled fermentation in tanks or large oak foudres. The approach preserves the variety’s natural freshness while allowing its fruit, texture and distinctive saline character to emerge.
The 2023 offers citrus blossom, white peach, pear and lemon, combining an airy floral character with satisfying weight on the palate. The domaine highlights crisp, refreshing acidity that extends the fruit flavours, followed by a salty mineral finish. Neal Martin awarded the wine 91 Points for Vinous, praising its balance, lively acidity and poised combination of lemon curd, white peach and Anjou pear. Jasper Morris MW awarded it 90 Points, highlighting concentration, crystalline clarity and a particularly persistent finish. Together, these assessments capture a Bouzeron with both substance and precision, offering generous flavour while retaining freshness and definition.
