Jessiaume Bourgogne Aligote 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jessiaume
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Aligote
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Bourgogne) — Santenay / Côte de Beaune
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Aligoté
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris MW — 88 (Bourgogne Aligoté 2021); Neal Martin / Vinous — 86 (Bourgogne Aligoté 2021). Positive notes from Bill Nanson and others; bottled under DIAM

Tasting Note
Pale lemon colour; tangy, salivating Aligoté profile with ripe citrus, green‑plum/greengage and apple blossom. Crisp, mineral-driven, slightly tropical finish (pineapple/mango).

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, grilled white fish, goat cheese, roast chicken. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Thai or Vietnamese fish dishes.

Production Method
Whole-bunch direct pressing; settling in vats; fermentation in stainless and oak (no new wood); aged 10 months on lees; bottled under DIAM.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jessiaume (Santenay) produces regional and village Burgundies from family-owned and recovered fermage parcels. Small-scale production with recent organic conversion and focus on traditional, low-intervention winemaking.