2022 Domaine Benoit Ente Bourgogne Aligoté "Cuvée Antichtone", Burgundy, France
The 2022 "Cuvée Antichtone" Aligoté from Domaine Benoit Ente is a fresh and lively expression of Burgundy's classic Aligoté grape. It opens with aromas of citrus zest, green apple, and white flowers, complemented by mineral notes of wet stone. On the palate, it’s zesty and crisp, with vibrant acidity and a touch of salinity on the long, refreshing finish.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Benoit Ente’s "Cuvée Antichtone" Aligoté is crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail he brings to his celebrated Chardonnays. Grown on limestone-rich soils, this Aligoté benefits from low-intervention farming and a restrained winemaking approach. The wine is vinified in stainless steel to preserve its natural freshness and minerality, resulting in a pure, terroir-driven expression of Aligoté that captures the character of Burgundy in each sip. This cuvée celebrates the often-overlooked Aligoté grape, bringing out its unique depth and energy.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Domaine Benoit Ente is revered for its dedication to precision and terroir-focused winemaking in Burgundy. Benoit Ente’s approach combines sustainable vineyard practices with minimal intervention in the cellar, ensuring that each wine reflects the vineyard’s natural characteristics. Known primarily for his Puligny-Montrachet wines, Ente brings the same philosophy to his Aligoté, highlighting the varietal’s inherent brightness and complexity. His work has established him as a master of Burgundian expression, crafting wines that are both elegant and true to their origins.