De Villaine Bouzeron (aligote 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
De Villaine
Label Name:
 
Bouzeron (aligote
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bouzeron, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Aligoté (Aligoté Doré).
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 93 (Charles Curtis, Nov 2023). Widely recommended by merchants and critics for 2022 vintage; frequently noted as a top-value Bouzeron and highly scored in 2022 tastings

Tasting Note
Linden and white‑flower aromas with green apple, lemon, pear, beeswax and stony minerality; lively acidity, medium body and a saline, slightly bitter finish that invites another sip.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, grilled white fish, roast chicken, goat cheeses (Chèvre, Cantal); Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai fish curry, Korean haemul pajeon (seafood pancake).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Aligoté Doré; native‑yeast fermentation in stainless steel and large oak tuns; 10–12 months lees ageing. Organic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine A & P de Villaine, founded by Aubert & Pamela de Villaine (1971), champions Bouzeron Aligoté; estate follows organic/sustainable farming; Pierre de Benoist assists winemaking.