2018 Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron

This Bouzeron comes from vineyards on the best slopes of the appellations. They have planted the Aligoté doré grape for Bouzeron, which yields lower and more aromatic wines than its cousin, the Aligoté vert. This Bouzeron is true to its variety, a lively, fruity wine, but also possesses a finesse and roundness stemming from the essential nature of the terroir. These qualities give it great versatility. To best appreciate the freshness and fruit, this Bouzeron should be drunk young, within two or three years. For the wine to develop fully full and "rich," it must age for up to ten years.

After the grapes are hand-picked and sorted, they go directly into a pneumatic press. Pressing is done slowly and gently to obtain clear, non-astringent juice. The must ferments in tanks or oak barrels at controlled temperatures to preserve the freshness and specific aromatic characteristics of each wine.

This wine comes from the Bouzeron vineyards (Côte Chalonnaise), which are usually located at the top of the hill. This 2018 Bouzeron is more floral than fruity, but remains very fresh thanks to the acidity present. This liveliness is, as always, generated by the specific marl-limestone soils of Bouzeron. Rich, round, and lively at the same time, the palate. The wine alternates between the richness of the fruit, the roundness resulting from good ripeness, and the salinity, a taste that makes the wine extremely special.

FUN FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to pick up the wine, you often receive a nice discount. You will see the potential discount immediately when you select "Pick up" on the Checkout page. We are located almost next to the main road with ample parking. Click here for the address.