Domaine A. et P. de Villaine
Bouzeron Aligoté
Bouzeron, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France
Burgundy 🇫🇷 is renowned for its Chardonnay, but did you know that Aligoté is the second most planted white grape in the region? 👀
Some of the finest Aligoté comes from ‘Bouzeron,’ an appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise region (north of Mâconnais, south of Côte d’Or).
In a land of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, Bouzeron AOC is 100% dedicated to producing Aligoté 🙌🏻. In fact, it first became a legally-recognized AOC in 1998 thanks in part to the efforts of Aubert de Villaine, the winemaker behind this beautiful bottle. 👏🏻
Interestingly, Aubert is also a co-owner & co-Director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) (and, as an aside, was on the tasting panel for the 1976 Judgement of Paris 😆)…
Yet, instead of devoting himself exclusively to DRC — one of the world’s most famous and prestigious estates — he and his wife, Pamela (a California native), were enchanted by the possibilities of Aligoté, and terroir of Bouzeron, where they put down roots through “Domaine de Villaine”.
This wine is Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron AOC (2019). It has a shimmering lemon robe and bouquet of white blossom, just-ripe white peach, yellow apple, pear, citrus, fennel, and wet slate notes. It’s remarkably fresh on the palate with mouth-watering acidity balancing the warm (14% ABV) and fruit-driven profile. It’s positively delicious!
We’re pairing it w/ pan-seared sea scallops, roasted asparagus, & lemon-herbed farro…
Cheers to nurturing the diversity of Burgundy in all of its splendor! 🥂
💙🤍♥️
Burgundy 🇫🇷 is renowned for its Chardonnay, but did you know that Aligoté is the second most planted white grape in the region? 👀
Some of the finest Aligoté comes from ‘Bouzeron,’ an appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise region (north of Mâconnais, south of Côte d’Or).
In a land of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, Bouzeron AOC is 100% dedicated to producing Aligoté 🙌🏻. In fact, it first became a legally-recognized AOC in 1998 thanks in part to the efforts of Aubert de Villaine, the winemaker behind this beautiful bottle. 👏🏻
Interestingly, Aubert is also a co-owner & co-Director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) (and, as an aside, was on the tasting panel for the 1976 Judgement of Paris 😆)…
Yet, instead of devoting himself exclusively to DRC — one of the world’s most famous and prestigious estates — he and his wife, Pamela (a California native), were enchanted by the possibilities of Aligoté, and terroir of Bouzeron, where they put down roots through “Domaine de Villaine”.
This wine is Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron AOC (2019). It has a shimmering lemon robe and bouquet of white blossom, just-ripe white peach, yellow apple, pear, citrus, fennel, and wet slate notes. It’s remarkably fresh on the palate with mouth-watering acidity balancing the warm (14% ABV) and fruit-driven profile. It’s positively delicious!
We’re pairing it w/ pan-seared sea scallops, roasted asparagus, & lemon-herbed farro…
Cheers to nurturing the diversity of Burgundy in all of its splendor! 🥂
💙🤍♥️
Definitely more tart than its chard burg counterparts, but a nice citrusy acidity with a bit of chalkiness and orchard fruit. Definitely will revisit!
Definitely more tart than its chard burg counterparts, but a nice citrusy acidity with a bit of chalkiness and orchard fruit. Definitely will revisit!
Aug 5th, 2022With madame vo Vietnamese garlic noods and soft shell 🦀
With madame vo Vietnamese garlic noods and soft shell 🦀
Oct 20th, 2021
Lemon, honey aroma. Acidic. Next, concentrated herb aroma is very special. Match with salty food, like Japanese style grilled fish. 2019 @950, xiaduo -, 210928-211005
Lemon, honey aroma. Acidic. Next, concentrated herb aroma is very special. Match with salty food, like Japanese style grilled fish. 2019 @950, xiaduo -, 210928-211005
Sep 28th, 2021
🏅 Rating 87+/100 (3,75⭐)
2019 vintage seems hotter, gained more weight, but maintains its signature acidic structure. Herbal character. Creaminess is more prominent this year. Lemon peel accent in the finish. I prefer this one over 2018 as it feels less edgy, however 14% alcohol is difficult to hide.
This Domaine is founded and owned by Aubert de Villaine of DRC and his wife Pamela. It is directed by his nephew Pierre de Benoist. Yields are kept low and vineyards are farmed organically and following biodynamic principles.
Bouzeron is the appellation dedicated to Aligote.
Before it's obtained its own village appellation in 1997 mostly due to the advocacy of Aubert, it was sold as Bourgogne Aligote de Bouzeron.
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🏅 Rating 87+/100 (3,75⭐)
2019 vintage seems hotter, gained more weight, but maintains its signature acidic structure. Herbal character. Creaminess is more prominent this year. Lemon peel accent in the finish. I prefer this one over 2018 as it feels less edgy, however 14% alcohol is difficult to hide.
This Domaine is founded and owned by Aubert de Villaine of DRC and his wife Pamela. It is directed by his nephew Pierre de Benoist. Yields are kept low and vineyards are farmed organically and following biodynamic principles.
Bouzeron is the appellation dedicated to Aligote.
Before it's obtained its own village appellation in 1997 mostly due to the advocacy of Aubert, it was sold as Bourgogne Aligote de Bouzeron.
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Read my wine writing at http://stasmedvedev.lv/wine
and follow me on https://instagram.com/wine_talks_club