A precise, elegant white wine from Burgundy that combines the freshness and finesse of the Aligoté variety with the signature style of one of the most exciting winemakers in the Côte de Nuits.
Bottler: Jerome Galeyrand, 2 route nationale 74, 21220 Brochon / France
In the glass
Colour
Bright, clear straw yellow with fine greenish reflections.
Nose
Delicate notes of white flowers, citrus fruits and green apple, underpinned by a subtle mineral spiciness.
Palate
Fresh and lively on the palate, with crisp acidity, delicate fruit and a clean, linear finish.
Character
A purist, terroir-driven white wine that speaks softly yet insistently – refined, aromatic and offering absolute drinking pleasure.
Pairing
Ideal with fresh seafood, light fish dishes or as an invigorating aperitif.
Notes
Made by Jérôme Galeyrand, who works without technological intervention – no industrial yeasts, no fining agents, only minimal sulphur – to express the terroir in its purest form.
Tasting note
Character
An Aligoté of unusual depth and finesse. Jérôme Galeyrand, a former cheese merchant from the Loire who started out in 2002 with just 0.05 hectares in Gevrey-Chambertin, knows how to craft wines of remarkable presence from this often underrated variety. The Les Blanches displays a taut, vibrant acidity, accompanied by notes of citrus fruit, white flowers and a delicate mineral spice. A wine that speaks softly yet insistently – entirely in the style of its producer, whose wines are renowned for being precise, elegant and wonderfully aromatic.
Terroir & Origin
Domaine Jérôme Galeyrand is located in Saint-Philibert, east of Gevrey-Chambertin, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. The plot Les Blanches is one of several Aligoté vineyard sites that Galeyrand bottles separately – alongside Chaumont and Alligotay – each with its own distinct character and expression. 70 per cent of his vineyards are farmed organically, while 30 per cent follow sustainable principles. Pesticides are strictly avoided, and all vines are ploughed mechanically. This purist approach aims to reveal the terroir without altering the intrinsic nature of the grape.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Aligoté, Burgundy’s second white grape variety, long lived in the shadow of Chardonnay. Yet in the hands of winemakers such as Galeyrand, it reveals its true potential: freshness, structure, a fine vein of acidity and astonishing complexity. Vinification takes place without technological intervention – no industrial yeasts, no fining agents, no enzymes, and only minimal sulphur. Maturation lasts twelve months in oak casks from French forests, with the proportion of new wood deliberately kept low so as not to mask the character of the grapes.
Food Pairings
A versatile food companion that particularly shines alongside oysters and seafood. It is also an excellent choice with fresh goat’s cheese, grilled fish or a light vegetable quiche. Its taut acidity makes it the ideal partner for dishes featuring citrus notes or fresh herbs. A wine that demonstrates at the table why Aligoté deserves greater attention.
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