The 2024 Théo Dancer Bourgogne Aligoté is a beautifully precise and deeply mineral expression of Burgundy’s often-overlooked white grape, crafted by one of the region’s most exciting young winemakers. Produced from organically farmed old-vine Aligoté parcels around Meursault, the wine reflects Théo Dancer’s meticulous low-intervention philosophy and the influence of his father Vincent Dancer’s celebrated approach to white Burgundy. Fermented naturally with full lees and aged in large old oak barrels without bâtonnage, the wine combines remarkable purity and freshness with uncommon depth and complexity for the variety. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving its crystalline energy and terroir transparency.
The nose reveals preserved lemon, green apple and white peach layered alongside white flowers, crushed chalk and subtle smoky reduction, giving the wine exceptional lift and aromatic precision. On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, silky texture and a tightly wound mineral core. Layers of citrus peel, orchard fruit and delicate lees complexity are balanced by saline freshness and deep limestone tension, finishing long, energetic and beautifully persistent with remarkable finesse and transparency. Critics and merchants consistently note the wine’s “chalky drive,” generosity and precision, while the old-vine Meursault sourcing elevates the wine far beyond the expectations of typical Bourgogne Aligoté.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Théo Dancer Bourgogne Aligoté is a superb modern Burgundy white — mineral, vibrant and beautifully refined with outstanding freshness and complexity. Perfect with oysters, scallops, goat’s cheese, grilled seafood or lighter poultry dishes. Enjoy now through 2034+.
