The 2024 Maison C. Thiriet Bourgogne Aligoté Du Jardin is a vibrant and refined expression of Aligoté from Burgundy, showing ripe lemon, green apple and fresh pear alongside white flowers, citrus zest and delicate almond notes. Made from older vines, the wine has more concentration and texture than a simple regional Aligoté, while its natural acidity keeps the profile energetic and refreshing. Subtle limestone-derived mineral notes add further depth and give the wine a clean, precise character.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and finely textured, with lively acidity supporting layers of citrus, orchard fruit and delicate stone fruit. Lemon, green apple and pear are complemented by white flowers, subtle almond and a gentle saline character, while fine mineral notes bring tension and length. A short period of skin contact adds a little phenolic grip and depth, while barrel ageing rounds out the natural freshness without masking the bright fruit. The finish is dry, clean and mouth-watering, with lingering citrus, wet-stone, floral and lightly savoury notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for drinkers looking to explore a more serious and textural style of Bourgogne Aligoté. It is fresh enough for aperitif drinking but has enough concentration, mineral detail and savoury character to work beautifully with food. Best enjoyed over the next 3–5 years. Serve chilled with oysters, gougères, salt-and-pepper calamari, grilled whiting with lemon, roast chicken with herbs, aged goat’s cheese, or zucchini fritters with whipped feta.
