2022 Domaine Vincent Dureuil-Janthial Bourgogne Aligoté, Burgundy, France

ABOUT THE WINE

Sourced from high-altitude, limestone-rich vineyards in and around Rully, this Aligoté is farmed organically and crafted with the same precision and care Vincent Dureuil-Janthial applies to his more prestigious cuvées. The 2022 vintage brought ideal ripeness and natural acidity, highlighting Aligoté’s linear profile while giving it an added layer of depth and complexity.

The grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts in a combination of stainless steel and older barrels. Aging on fine lees for several months adds texture and subtle nuance without sacrificing the wine’s essential vibrancy. No new oak is used, preserving the grape’s natural freshness and mineral cut.

The nose is pure and expressive—lime blossom, green pear, citrus peel, and crushed rock—while the palate is sleek and driven, offering a clean, chalky finish that begs for food. This is Aligoté with definition, precision, and a touch of quiet elegance.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Vincent Dureuil-Janthial is widely celebrated as one of the most meticulous and skilled vignerons in Burgundy, especially known for his work in Rully and the Côte Chalonnaise. His family has deep roots in the region, and since taking over the domaine in the early 1990s, Vincent has turned it into a benchmark for precision farming and terroir-driven winemaking.

Farming is fully organic, with careful vineyard management, low yields, and a philosophy rooted in letting each parcel speak clearly. In the cellar, Vincent works with restraint—native fermentations, minimal intervention, and aging tailored to enhance, not obscure, the character of each wine. While best known for his stunning whites from Rully and Puligny, his Bourgogne Aligoté has become a cult favorite among sommeliers and collectors alike—proof that in the right hands, this often-overlooked grape can be both serious and utterly delicious.