The Domaine du Vieux College lies in the village of Marsannay at the north end of the Côte de Nuits. Eric Guyard took over the family estate in 2006 and has crafted superb wines since then. While most of the estate is planted to Pinot Noir, there is a small patch of Aligoté as well. The Aligoté grape is most noted in the Côte Chalonnaise village of Bouzeron, but this wine offers evidence that it can succeed elsewhere. The excellent 2019 Bourgogne Aligoté reflects the best characteristics of the grape. Its crisp lemon and green apple fruit scents are interwoven with floral and herbal nuances. The flavors are equally bright and refreshing, with pure apple and citrus tones enhanced by delicate herbal tones. It will be a fine choice to pair with your favorite seafood recipe.
Domaine du Vieux College, Bourgogne Aligoté (Burgundy, France) 2019
By Wayne Belding