2021 Pierre Mayeul Bourgogne Aligoté

White citrus, orange blossom, and green apple shape the aromatic profile, with tropical undertones of mango and pineapple. The palate delivers immediate flavor intensity, matching a fleshy texture with notes of tart pear and fresh table grapes. Crisp, clean acidity runs straight through the middle, resolving into a bright, mineral-focused finish.

Grapes from 35-year-old vines are harvested by hand and undergo a gentle pneumatic pressing. The juice goes directly into stainless steel vats after cold settling, where fermentation triggers naturally. To preserve the innate energy and crispness of the grape variety, the wine is aged entirely in temperature-controlled steel tanks for 10 months without any wood contact before final bottling.

Fruit is sourced from limestone-dominant soils in Burgundy, France. The Aligoté variety thrives in these chalky, clay-rich terroirs, which naturally amplify the mineral attributes of the wine. The region's semi-continental climate provides cool summer nights, a critical factor that allows the grapes to retain their sharp, refreshing acidity while achieving balanced sugar levels on the vine.