From a 0.54-hectare east-facing Bouzeron AOC parcel acquired in 2014, complementing Chassagne-Montrachet Aligoté holdings. Situated on upper slopes featuring 45-year-old vines rooted in white marl and limestone soils, it produces 100% Aligoté white wines from the northernmost village appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise. 12 months of maturation in French oak barriques. Average annual output of approximately 3,000 bottles.
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White grape variety found predominantly in Burgundy, France, although Aligoté is also grown in other parts of the world, particularly in Eastern Europe. While the global vineyard area planted with Aligoté has been declining, the variety has been growing in popularity lately as a new generation of vignerons in Burgundy is taking the variety more seriously. Typically dry, crisp and fresh in style, and made to be drunk young. Good Aligotés can show considerable length, too. Moreover, with its naturally high acidity, which it contains even until later ripening stages, it is a welcome alternative during times of global warming.
| Vintage: | 2022 |
| Colour: | white |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | no |
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Aligoté White grape variety found predominantly in Burgundy, France, although Aligoté is also grown in other parts of the world, particularly in Eastern Europe. While the global vineyard area planted with Aligoté has been declining, the variety has been growing in popularity lately as a new generation of vignerons in Burgundy is taking the variety more seriously. Typically dry, crisp and fresh in style, and made to be drunk young. Good Aligotés can show considerable length, too. Moreover, with its naturally high acidity, which it contains even until later ripening stages, it is a welcome alternative during times of global warming. |
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| Producer: | Guy Amiot et Fils |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Burgundy |
| Subregion: | Côte Chalonnais |
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Bouzeron AOC Bouzeron is a 60-hectare Côte Chalonnaise communal appellation in Burgundy spanning Bouzeron and Chassey-le-Camp. Elevated at 270–350 metres on nutrient-poor clay-limestone, it produces 100% Aligoté white wines. Upgraded from regional status in 1997, notable producers include Domaine A. et P. de Villaine and Domaine Chanzy. |
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Les Bouillottes Les Bouillottes is an east-facing, 0.54-hectare Bouzeron climat featuring 45-year-old Aligoté vines. Situated on upper slopes dominated by white marl and limestone, it yields mineral-driven wines, notably vinified via tank fermentation, sometimes followed by barrel maturation. |
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