2022 Bouzeron Aligote 93pts
Domaine de Villaine


93 pts Decanter
There is a pure lemony fruit on the initial attack here, but there is more complexity than that, with saline, iodine notes, plus hints of beeswax and hay. The texture is truly enchanting, with a rich, waxy, slightly phenolic texture and a lovely, slight bitterness that balances out the richness.

• Vinified in wood foudres, capacity of 30-40 hecto-liters
• The only intervention during fermentation and aging of wine is the maintaining of temperature between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius
• Each parcel is pressed separately in a small pneumatic press
• The must is put in stainless steel for a 24-36 hour cold-soak, then the wine is transferred to foudre where it stays for fermentation and élevage
• The lees are never stirred unless it is needed (in the case of reduction for example)
• The wine is raised for 10-12 months depending on the vintage