2023 Domaine Benoit Ente Bourgogne Aligoté "Cuvée Antichtone", Burgundy, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

This Aligoté is anything but ordinary. From a single parcel in Puligny-Montrachet, the fruit is harvested by hand and farmed organically with an obsessive attention to detail. The 2023 vintage benefits from a cool, even growing season that preserved the grape’s natural vibrancy. Fermentation is spontaneous, with élevage in neutral barrels that allow the terroir’s voice to resonate clearly. Aromatically, it offers citrus oils, white flowers, and subtle herbal tones, while the palate delivers laser-focused acidity, a silken mouthfeel, and stony persistence. “Cuvée Antichtone” is Ente’s philosophical ode to simplicity, rigor, and beauty—best enjoyed with oysters, young goat cheese, or simply prepared river fish.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Benoît Ente is one of Burgundy’s most exacting and quietly revered vignerons. Based in Puligny-Montrachet, he took over his family's domaine in the late 1990s and gradually redefined its style through meticulous farming and minimalist winemaking. His philosophy centers on humility before nature, precision in the cellar, and wines that speak softly but with authority. Ente’s vineyards are farmed organically, with a strong emphasis on soil health and vine balance. While best known for his white Burgundies, his Aligoté wines have become cult favorites for their clarity, tension, and sense of place. “Cuvée Antichtone” encapsulates his pursuit of purity and disciplined expression in every bottle.