2014 Bouzeron

Pierre de Benoist has crafted a masterful and irresistible Aligoté in what is turning out to be a fabulous vintage for white Burgundy. There is its subtly finessed nose with a very fine notion of creaminess and a wonderfully vivacious personality. Then on the palate it is mineral and suave at the same time—its fine-grained texture is wrapped seamlessly with viscosity. This may truly be the perfect wine for crustaceans. It’s even better than that: it is one of Burgundy’s greatest Aligotés, a fitting tribute to a long and storied history of this beguiling grape in Burgundy, and a wine that provides intrigue and pleasure young, old, and in between. —Dixon Brooke

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Vintage 2014
• Bottle Size 750mL
• Blend Aligoté Doré
• Appellation Bouzeron
• Country France
• Region Burgundy
• Vineyard 10 - 90 years old, 12.5 ha
• Soil Clay, Limestone, Marl
• Winemaker Aubert de Villaine
• Aging The wine is raised for 10 to 12 months depending on the vintage
• Farming Organic
• Production 11,000 cases
• Alcohol 12.5%