Domaine Vincent Bouzereau​ Bourgogne Aligote 2023

Domaine Vincent Bouzereau Bourgogne Aligote is a fabulous wine with tropical and citrus fruit notes, a mouth-watering saline twist and a surprisingly rich texture. The wine is aged for 12 months prior to bottling in a combination of stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, allowing the wine to retain its freshness whilst adding texture and structure. The grapes are sourced from two separate parcels. The first was planted 70 years ago and inherited by Vincent, and the second is younger at just over 30 years old. It was purchased by Vincent in 1990.

Ailen and Vincent Bouzereau come from a long line of Burgundian wine makers and merchants, whose roots can be traced back to the 16th Century. Based in the heart of Meursault, they cultivate 18 hectares of biodynamically farmed vines across the Côte de Beaune. Their vineyards are developed using massal selection, a traditional method that involves replanting with the finest cuttings from existing vines rather than using clones. Vincent is easily one of the most energetic and intense wine makers I have ever met. His enthusiasm is infectious and tasting with him is a full on, strap-yourself-in, rollercoaster ride. His wines are rich, intense and terroir driven and are a delightful sensory experience. They are everything that is great about Burgundy and I always end up skipping out of the winery!

All Bouzereau’s wines are from plots that are a minimum of 40 years old. They are hand harvested, vinified with indigenous yeasts and then aged in wood for a minimum of 12 months on fine lees, with little to zero filtration before bottling. Across the board, they are generous and pure, with great depth and complexity and are a joy to drink, even when youthful.