Domaine Ramonet : Bourgogne Aligoté 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 by Domaine Ramonet

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a pale, limpid yellow hue, enhanced by subtle greenish glints typical of its grape variety.

Nose
The bouquet opens with lovely expressiveness, blending notes of ripe citrus such as lime with aromas of white fruit and fresh flowers. Delicate touches of almond and white tea enrich this refined aromatic palette.

Palate
The attack is lively and incisive, revealing an appealing texture with more breadth than is typical of its appellation. Carried by precise, refreshing acidity, the palate offers perfect balance, stretching out into a straight and persistent finish.

Food and wine pairings

With its liveliness and complexity, this French white wine pairs beautifully with seafood such as oysters or prawns, as well as grilled fish served with a light herb sauce. It will also elevate white meats in a cream sauce, a traditional jambon persillé or fresh goat's cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

For optimal enjoyment, this Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 is best served at a temperature between 10 and 12°C.

The liveliness and complexity of a Burgundy wine by Domaine Ramonet

The estate

Officially founded in 1930 by Pierre Ramonet, Domaine Ramonet is a true institution based in Chassagne-Montrachet, in the heart of Burgundy. Built from the ground up, this family estate has earned a worldwide reputation for its great terroir-driven white wines, while maintaining an artisanal, understated approach. Today, the estate is run by Jean-Claude Ramonet, supported by his daughters Anne-France and Clarisse. Pursuing excellence across some twenty hectares, the domaine produces rare and legendary cuvées, sought after by wine lovers around the world for their exceptional purity and longevity.

The vineyard

This Burgundy wine comes from old Aligoté vines planted by the estate's founder on a plot originally intended for Chardonnay. This unique vine heritage, which is becoming increasingly rare as vineyards are replanted, receives the same agronomic care as the estate's greatest crus. The moderate yields of these old vines produce grapes of great concentration.

The vintage

2023 stood out as a particularly hot and challenging vintage. Marked by above-average seasonal temperatures and a significant water deficit during the growing cycle, the year also saw high disease pressure. These climatic conditions led to uneven ripening, requiring great vigilance in choosing the harvest date and rigorous berry sorting in order to preserve the freshness and tension characteristic of the juice.

Winemaking and ageing

Historically sold to négociants, the juice from this cuvée is now carefully vinified and bottled at the estate. Crafted with the same exacting standards as the domaine's grands crus, this Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 receives meticulous attention in the cellar to preserve all the purity and vibrancy of its fruit.

Grape variety

This wine is made exclusively from Aligoté (100%).