2024 Domaine de Villaine, Bouzeron, Aligote

Domaine de Villaine is a historic estate located in the village of Bouzeron, where the family has been committed to organic farming and meticulous vineyard management since they acquired the property in 1971. This wine is made from the aromatic Aligoté Doré variety, sourced from 17 parcels of vines aged between 65 and 115 years that grow in poor, hillside soils composed of clay, marl, and limestone. In the glass, it shows a clean, vibrant profile with distinct notes of lemon zest, white flowers, and chalky minerality, supported by a round, textured palate. The 2024 vintage highlights this site’s capacity for freshness, contributing a lively energy that defines the wine’s character. This is a balanced, precise bottle that is ready to enjoy tonight yet possesses the structure to evolve in the cellar for the next several years.