"The man behind the world's most expensive wine is making this under appreciated grape a genuine option for Burgundy." - W. Blake Gray
"The 2020 and 2019 vintages have been kind to Domaine de Villaine, where the thoughtful Pierre de Benoist and his team have produced a fine set of wines. Established in 1971 by Aubert de Villaine and farmed organically since 1986, Aubert's nephew Pierre de Benoist has had the helm since 2003, presiding over a recent expansion into Rully that means the estate now exploits a fantastic array of climate in that commune. The flagship bottling, of course, is the Aligoté, emblematic of Bouzeron, which returns to more classical proportions in 2020" - William Kelley, Wine Advocate
"I have become a proponent of aligote, something I share with some of Burgundy's biggest names, who continue to produce aligote even though they could probably make more money by replacing the vines with chardonnay. Why do they stick with it? It's part of Burgundian tradition. Many producers see continuing to produce aligote as a way of honoring their heritage. That, and they like it." - Eric Asimov, New York Times
2020 de Villaine Bouzeron Aligote
$41.89/bottle | $94.89/magnum
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93 DE / 91 JS / 90 WA / 88-91 BH
Aromas of green apple, freshly baked bread, mint and beeswax introduce the 2020 Bouzeron, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive wine with a lively spine of acidity, chalky structure and a saline finish. After the unusually rich, concentrated 2019, the 2020 marks a return to a more classically proportioned Bouzeron from de Villaine. -William Kelley, Wine Advocate
"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. This is built to age and will last a decade or more, at least. Drinking Window 2022 - 2035" . -Decanter
"This aligote offers sophisticated refreshment. Very fresh nose of lemon zest, flint and a slew of fresh garden herbs. Sleek and racy, with a lovely balance of creaminess from sur-lie maturation, zesty acidity and salty minerality. From organically grown grapes". -James Suckling
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