Domaine Nicolas Rossignol : Aligoté de Bourgogne 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Aligoté de Bourgogne 2023 Domaine Nicolas Rossignol

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals a pale yellow hue with slightly golden highlights and subtle green nuances.

Nose
Delicate and complex, the nose exhales fragrances of white flowers such as acacia and hawthorn, mingled with aromas of white-fleshed fruits like apple and pear. Subtle citrus notes and a mineral touch reminiscent of flint complete this bouquet.

Palate
On the palate, this wine stands out for its lovely liveliness and vibrant freshness. The acidity, perfectly integrated thanks to the balance of the vintage, supports a mineral and saline backbone that stretches into a long, refreshing finish.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine pairs perfectly with oysters, a seafood platter or delicate fish. It also goes wonderfully with white meats served with a light cream sauce, a matured goat cheese, as well as regional specialities such as snails or parsley-flecked ham.

Service and storage

Ideal to enjoy now, this Aligoté de Bourgogne 2023 will reveal its full complexity over the years and can be cellared until around 2033.

The authentic, mineral expression of a great white wine from the Côte de Beaune

The estate

Founded in 1997, Domaine Nicolas Rossignol today spans approximately 17 hectares in the heart of Burgundy, along the prestigious Côte de Beaune. Representing the fifth generation of a winegrowing lineage, Nicolas Rossignol currently heads the estate. Drawing on extensive international experience, he has steered the style of his wines towards a philosophy of infusion rather than extraction. The estate stands out for its environmentally respectful approach, inspired by biodynamics, aimed at expressing the purest authenticity of its terroirs.

The vineyard

The vines dedicated to this cuvée flourish on the renowned terroirs of Burgundy. The vineyard is managed according to the principles of sustainable farming, with no use of chemical herbicides. The soils are mechanically worked through regular ploughing to encourage biodiversity and improve soil structure. Vineyard operations, as well as the harvest, follow the rhythm of the lunar calendar, reflecting a deep connection with the natural environment.

The vintage

2023 stands out as an excellent season for the region's white wines. The growing cycle benefited from particularly balanced weather conditions, marked by adequate rainfall, aerating winds and moderate temperatures. The absence of water stress or excessive heat, including during the September harvest, allowed the berries to retain optimal natural acidity and remarkable aromatic finesse.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for this Aligoté de Bourgogne 2023 are harvested by hand in small crates to preserve the integrity of the bunches, followed by rigorous sorting. Whole-bunch pressing precedes fermentation with indigenous yeasts under controlled temperatures. True to the estate's philosophy, malolactic fermentation is deliberately delayed until the following spring. The wine is then aged on fine lees to gain complexity, before being bottled without fining or filtration, in keeping with the lunar cycles.

Grape variety

100% Aligoté