More about 2023 Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron Aligoté The 2023 Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron Aligoté comes from the only appellation in Burgundy dedicated solely to Aligoté Doré, a heritage clone that has long been central to the estate’s identity. The vineyards rise along the gentle slopes above Bouzeron, where thin limestone soils and steady breezes shape grapes that hold both brightness and depth. This is the southern Côte Chalonnaise at its most expressive: sunlight, stone, and altitude working together to give Aligoté a voice that is crisp, nuanced, and unmistakably tied to place. At the helm is the de Villaine family, whose quiet influence stretches from the hallowed grounds of Vosne-Romanée to the humbler hills of Bouzeron. Their approach is defined by restraint and respect. The estate farms organically and favors low yields, allowing the Aligoté Doré to retain purity without losing texture. Fermentation and élevage take place in a mix of stainless steel and large oval casks, a choice that preserves the grape’s natural tension while lending a subtle roundness. Nothing is hurried, and nothing is embellished; the wine’s shape comes from the vineyard itself. In the glass, the 2023 Bouzeron Aligoté is vivid and finely cut, carrying notes of citrus blossom, white peach, and crushed limestone. Its energy is immediate, yet the mid-palate has a quiet grace that reflects thoughtful farming and a patient hand in the cellar. The finish is long, mineral, and mouthwatering, the kind that makes you reach back for the glass without thinking. It is a compelling reminder that Bouzeron, in the right hands, can produce a wine that feels both essential and singular—simple in appearance, profound in experience, and impossible to forget once you taste it.