At a glance

Producer

Domaine de Villaine

Region

Bouzeron, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Aligoté

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$30-$45

Tasting profile

Crisp citrus, green apple, slight floral notes with minerality

Evolution: Develops creamy texture and richer stone fruit flavors over time

At peak: Balanced acidity with elegant complexity and subtle nutty characteristics

Structure

Acidity

High, vibrant acidity characteristic of Aligoté grape

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

12.5%-13%

Aging potential

8-10 years, excellent aging for premium Bouzeron Aligoté

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2040

Optimal window

2023 to 2043

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

Fresh acidity with evolving complexity

The wine's high acidity and fine structure allow it to evolve gracefully for up to a decade. The 2021 vintage in Burgundy was balanced and fresh, offering ample aging potential for Bouzeron, which is typically a more approachable style of Aligoté but elevated by Domaine de Villaine's focused winemaking.

Food pairing

Ideal with shellfish, oysters, goat cheese, light poultry dishes, and fresh salads

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Focused on minimal chemical intervention, promoting soil health, water conservation, and small-scale hand harvesting; uses lighter packaging materials

Domaine de Villaine employs environmentally conscious viticultural methods emphasizing sustainable farming and minimal intervention. Though lacking formal organic or biodynamic certification, practices promote ecosystem balance and reduce chemical use. The estate supports water conservation and energy efficiency. Packaging is eco-considered but not fully zero-carbon. Overall, the wine rates highly within sustainable production for a Burgundy estate.