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Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy
DOMAINE DE VILLAINEBouzeron Aligoté 2020
Long before most wine lovers took Aligoté seriously, one family in a small Burgundian village decided the grape deserved its own appellation — and set out to prove it, harvest after harvest.
- Wine type
- Dry white wine
- Grape
- 100% Aligoté Doré
- Appellation
- AOC Bouzeron
- Origin
- Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France
- Drinking window
- Decanter: through 2035
- Recommended temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
About Domaine de Villaine
Domaine de Villaine was founded in Bouzeron in 1971 by Aubert de Villaine, co-director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, together with Pamela de Villaine, and is today run by Pierre de Benoist.
Their advocacy helped Bouzeron become France's sole village-level appellation dedicated entirely to Aligoté, recognized in 1998.
Taste profile
In the glass
BOUZERON ALIGOTÉ 2020
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Comparative profile within the Bacchus Global wine range.
Citrus and hawthorn or acacia blossom lead, with green apple, crushed almond, a whisper of vanilla and chalky mineral notes; lees aging brings a light toasted-bread character alongside mint and beeswax.
Silky in texture, with the roundness that the white marl soils bring to the wine; the acidity stays fresh rather than sharp, framed by a chalky structure and a long, saline, faintly bitter finish.
Pale green-gold with bright golden glints.
Before it reaches the glass
Temperature
Around 12°C (54°F) is recommended.
Timing
Decanter suggests that the wine can develop through 2035.
Glassware
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At the table
The wine's chalky minerality and lively, non-aggressive acidity give it range across seafood-forward and herb-driven dishes.
Its structure favors clean, saline or citrus-forward flavors rather than heavy sauces, letting both the wine's minerality and the dish's own character come through.
Japanese
- White fish sashimi
- Tempura
- Grilled oysters
Why it worksThe wine's fresh acidity and chalky minerality mirror the delicate flavors of raw and lightly fried preparations, while cutting through the richness of grilled oysters.
Thai
- Fresh Thai spring rolls
- Steamed sea bass with lime and herbs
- Herb-marinated grilled prawns
Why it worksThe wine's citrus and mineral notes align with the lime and herb emphasis of these dishes, keeping pace with their light, fresh character.
Western
- Veal blanquette
- Smoked salmon pasta
- Aged mountain cheeses such as Beaufort or Cantal
Why it worksThe wine's roundness and structured acidity balance the cream-based richness of blanquette and pasta, and stand up to the density of firm mountain cheeses.
From cellar to bottle
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed before a 24- to 36-hour cold maceration; fermentation takes place with native yeasts in neutral oak foudres at 20–22°C, followed by 10 to 12 months of aging on lees with minimal filtration and no new oak.
Product detail
100% Aligoté Doré from the Bouzeron appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise, bottled at 13.5% alcohol in 750 ml format.
Origin
Bouzeron is the sole village-level appellation in France recognized exclusively for Aligoté, formally established in 1998.
Official producer website→Recognition
Decanter
Awarded to the 2020 vintage, noting pure lemon, saltiness and beeswax character with a texture described as compelling.
Vinum
Rated for the 2020 vintage, highlighting a mineral-driven profile with a gentle lactic note and a lasting finish.
The Wine Advocate
Robert Parker Wine Advocate rated the 2020 Bouzeron 90 points.
Trade information
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