Domaine de Villaine Aligote Bouzeron 2023
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Domaine de Villaine Aligoté Bouzeron 2023

Domaine de Vaccelli
$52.00

Grape: Aligoté
Vintage: 2023
Type: White

This dry white wine is crafted by the de Villaine family from ancient strains of aligoté Doré grapes in Bouzeron. Sourced from pristine slopes surrounded by dense forests, the single-vineyard parcels are managed under strict certified organic viticulture protocols. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native wild yeasts in large, neutral oak barrels. This low-intervention cellar process focuses on capturing natural texture and structural longevity, completely bypassing modern chemical adjustments or additions.

It displays a bright straw-gold color, releasing refined aromas of white flowers, fresh citrus, and a hint of cream over a distinct background of petrichor. A medium-bodied, texturally driven frame balances crisp orchard fruit flavors with an underlying stony mineral core. A sharp wave of natural acidity cuts directly through the volume, maintaining excellent freshness. The texture is smooth yet perfectly focused across the mid-palate. It finishes long, dry, and clean, leaving a saline trail.

Winery

Domaine de Vaccelli is a family-run winery located in the southern part of the Ajaccio appellation on the island of Corsica. Owned by the Courrèges family, the estate is renowned for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines from native Corsican grapes. Winemaker Gérard Courrèges, who took over from his father in 2000, has elevated the winery to international recognition. The estate has been farmed organically since 2008 and received organic certification in 2019. All vineyard work is done by hand. Gérard has integrated modern techniques while preserving tradition, using concrete eggs and large demi-muids (600-liter barrels) for fermentation and aging to allow the terroir to shine.