The 2020 Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron Aligoté is a distinctive white Burgundy made entirely from Aligoté Doré, the golden-skinned selection prized by the estate for its aromatic qualities and naturally moderate yields. Sourced from 17 parcels in Bouzeron, in the northern Côte Chalonnaise, it reflects the domaine’s longstanding commitment to this historic Burgundian grape. Organically grown fruit is harvested and sorted by hand, then gently pressed before fermentation in tanks or large oak foudres. The resulting wine combines Aligoté’s characteristic energy with a rounded texture, showing why Bouzeron holds such a special place among Burgundy’s white-wine appellations.
The 2020 offers lemon, green apple and delicate flowers, with almond, wild herbs and a saline mineral finish. The domaine highlights the balance between ripe fruit, roundness and fresh acidity, while contemporary reviews also identify beeswax, flint and subtle bread-like complexity. Decanter awarded the wine 93 Points, praising its layered citrus character, waxy texture and ageing potential. James Suckling awarded it 91 Points, highlighting the combination of lees-derived creaminess, lively acidity and salty minerality. William Kelley also awarded it 90 Points for The Wine Advocate, describing a satiny yet incisive wine with chalky structure and a refreshing finish.
