Francois Carillon Aligote 2022

François Carillon Bourgogne Aligoté is a perfect example of how Aligoté can transcend its humble reputation when grown in top terroirs and treated with the same care as Chardonnay. The Bourgogne Aligoté is sourced from Puligny-Montrachet and Cropeau, where François Carillon cultivates the rare Aligoté Jaune Doré clone, prized for its richer texture and vibrant acidity. The vines, over 60 years old, grow in clay-limestone soils, contributing to the wine’s characteristic minerality and depth.

Domaine François Carillon is a historic Burgundian winery with a winemaking tradition dating back to the 16th century. Located in Puligny-Montrachet, one of Burgundy’s most prestigious villages, the estate is revered for its meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional vineyard holdings. Thanks to the superior quality of its grapes and a commitment to precision in the cellar, François Carillon has earned a place on the wine lists of some of the world’s most celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants.

The grapes are directly pressed whole-cluster upon arrival at the winery. The must undergoes natural clarification before being transferred to oak barrels, where both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, followed by 6 months in large foudres, enhancing its structure and complexity. Depending on the vintage, gentle filtration and fining are performed before bottling to ensure clarity and precision.

A classic yet elegantly structured Aligoté, this wine showcases bright notes of lemon zest, white peach, and green apple, interwoven with hints of white flowers and crushed stone. Lively and fresh, with crisp acidity, a subtle touch of toasted hazelnut from the oak aging, and a distinct chalky minerality. Long and refined, with a lingering impression of citrus, wet stone, and a whisper of salinity. A True Expression of Burgundy’s White Wines