Bouchard Père & Fils : Bourgogne Aligoté 2021

Tasting notes and recommendations for the Bourgogne Aligoté 2021 from Bouchard Père & Fils

Tasting

Appearance

This wine displays a pale golden hue with emerald highlights, reflecting the youth and freshness typical of the Aligoté grape variety.

Nose

The bouquet reveals delicate aromas of lime and green apple, accompanied by floral notes of white flowers. A lovely minerality emerges, enhanced by touches of fresh citrus that bring vibrancy and elegance to the aromatic profile.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its liveliness and light texture. The pronounced minerality is paired with fresh citrus flavors that linger pleasantly. Bright acidity structures the palate with elegance, delivering a remarkable sense of freshness through the finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Bourgogne Aligoté 2021 pairs beautifully with oysters and seafood, whose delicacy it enhances with its lively character. It also goes wonderfully with grilled fish, fine cured meats, and fresh goat cheese. Its freshness also makes it an excellent aperitif wine.

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Bourgogne Aligoté 2021 between 7 and 10°C to fully appreciate its freshness and aromas. Enjoy through around 2025 to make the most of its fruity, mineral profile.

A fresh, mineral Bourgogne Aligoté by Bouchard Père & Fils

The estate

Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils is among the oldest houses in Burgundy. The estate spans around 130 hectares in the Côte d'Or, 75% of which are classified as Premier or Grand Cru. Owned by Artémis Domaines since 2022, it was restructured in 2025 into two autonomous entities. Led by Jean-Marc Pistre under the supervision of Frédéric Engerer, the estate stands out for its headquarters at the 15th-century Château de Beaune and its organic certification obtained in 2025.

The vineyard

This Bourgogne Aligoté comes from selected parcels across the Burgundy region, planted on limestone soils and clay marls. These terroirs give the wine its signature minerality and bright freshness, allowing the Aligoté grape variety to fully express its aromatic potential.

The vintage

The 2021 vintage proved a major challenge for Burgundy winegrowers. After a cool winter, high temperatures in early April triggered early budbreak, followed by severe frosts causing variable crop losses. A cool, rainy spring slowed vine growth, before fine weather returned in early June, enabling successful flowering. Despite a difficult summer with rainfall and cool conditions, the harvest—beginning around September 20—made it possible to pick high-quality grapes thanks to rigorous selection.

Vinification and aging

Vinification of the Bourgogne Aligoté 2021 takes place in temperature-controlled tanks at 20°C to preserve freshness and varietal aromas. Aging then continues for eight months in temperature-controlled tanks, allowing the wine to develop complexity while retaining its pure, mineral profile, without any oak influence.

Grape variety

100% Aligoté.