At a glance

Producer

Sylvain Pataille

Region

Bourgogne, France

Grape variety

Aligoté

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$25-$40

Tasting profile

Fresh citrus, green apple, light mineral notes, crisp texture

Evolution: Will develop richer orchard fruit and subtle nutty or honeyed nuances with short-term aging

At peak: Bright acidity with richer fruit, gentle complexity and lingering finish

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

None (white grape variety)

Alcohol

12.5%-13%

Aging potential

8-10 years given producer quality and vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2024 to 2039

Optimal window

2023 to 2042

Current status

Approaching optimal drinking window

Current condition

Fresh and vibrant with good acidity

Aligoté from Bourgogne by a respected producer like Sylvain Pataille is typically appreciated for crisp acidity and freshness early on, but the quality and vintage allow it to develop nuanced secondary characteristics for up to a decade, making the 2022 vintage ideal for short to mid-term aging.

Food pairing

Shellfish, fresh seafood, goat cheese, light salads, and mild grilled vegetables

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Biodynamic viticulture, hand-harvesting, minimal intervention winemaking, use of natural yeasts

Sylvain Pataille is committed to environmentally respectful farming in the Burgundy region, using organic and increasingly biodynamic methods to promote healthy soils and biodiversity. Packaging is lightweight and recyclable. These efforts lower chemical runoff and greenhouse gases, though transportation emissions are standard for export markets.