Bourgogne Aligoté „Les Blanches“ AOC 2023

Wine Description for Bourgogne Aligoté „Les Blanches“ AOC 2023 by Jérôme Galeyrand

Character

Jérôme Galeyrand belongs to that generation of Burgundian winemakers who understand their craft as an expression of place and care – not as a means of manipulation. His Bourgogne Aligoté „Les Blanches“ is a wine that makes no grand gestures, but speaks quietly and with conviction of its origins. Dry, precise and characterised by vibrant acidity, it embodies the very best that Aligoté has to offer: freshness, directness and character.

Terroir & Origin

Galeyrand is rooted in the Côte de Nuits, a region known above all for its great red Burgundies – and it is precisely for this reason that his white wines offer a fascinating perspective. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was characterised by warmth and dryness, which produced ripe, concentrated wines with well-integrated acidity. For an Aligoté, this means: fullness without the loss of vibrancy – a balance that requires artisanal sensibility.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The Aligoté is Burgundy’s underestimated white character – long overshadowed by Chardonnay, but long since rehabilitated by connoisseurs. Galeyrand, who works according to biodynamic principles, gives the grape variety room to express itself. No excessive oak, no cosmetic interventions – the wine is made in the cellar with the same restraint with which it is tended in the vineyard. The result is a clear, varietal expression with the characteristic signature of the variety.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine that truly comes alive at the table. Classically with gougère or simple Comté – this is how it is drunk in Burgundy, and for good reason. Beyond that, it harmonises beautifully with oysters, ceviche, grilled fish or light vegetable dishes. Its vibrant character makes it the ideal aperitif – uncomplicated, honest and inviting.