Bourgogne Aligoté AOC 2023

Wine Description for Bourgogne Aligoté AOC 2023 by Rémi Jobard

Colour & Appearance

Radiant and clear, this wine presents itself in a cool pale yellow with greenish hues.

Nose

The bouquet opens extraordinarily lively and fresh: Rich yellow fruit of apples, juicy nectarines and ripe mirabelle plums joins the fragrance of delicate white flowers – as vibrant as early morning dew.

Palate

On the palate, the juicy stone fruit continues seamlessly. The ripe fruit structure gains a gripping dynamism through subtle, savoury herbal notes of sage and tarragon. At a slender 12.0% ABV, the energetic acidity combines with surprising depth and a captivating texture.

Terroir & Origin

Hailing from the prestigious village of Meursault, this Aligoté benefits from Rémi Jobard’s meticulous vineyard work. The En Buzigny parcel boasts old vines whose roots absorb the deep mineral complexity of the Burgundian terroir. The organically farmed soils are tilled by hand and receive no chemical fertilisers.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Crafted from 100% Aligoté, this wine reflects Jobard’s uncompromising cellar philosophy. The grapes are gently pressed over several hours to extract only the finest musts without harsh tannins or bitterness. The wine matures slowly without technical intervention and achieves its final stability unfiltered over two full winters.

Food Pairings

A superb match for fresh oysters, delicate sashimi, classic Escargots de Bourgogne, or a creamy, mild Quiche Lorraine.

Particularities

For a long time, Jobard’s father sold the grapes from these old Aligoté vines to négociants. That Rémi is now refining the potential of these sites in his own cellar is a stroke of luck for lovers of authentic Burgundy wines: an Aligoté uncompromisingly vinified in the style of a great Meursault, complete with Ecocert organic certification – pure transparency flying under the radar.