A very nice Aligoté with the freshness of the grape variety, but also a very surprising roundness and a great balance. Aromas of citrus fruits and honey.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Appellation | Bourgogne Aligoté |
| Style | White |
| Producer | Chateau de Dracy |
| Grapes | 100% Aligoté |
| Pairing | Salads, Seafood, Fish |
| Keeping | Drink within 2 years of bottling. |
| Vinification | From 30 years vines. Traditional Burgundy vinification in stainless steel vat after pneumatic pressing. Use of native yeasts. Partial ageing in oak barrels which allows micro-oxygenation and gives roundness. Natural malolactic fermentation. |
| Bottle | 75cl |
| Volume | 12.5% |
Château de Dracy is a family estate located in Couchoisin the south of the Côte de Beaune. The wines are vinified in the 18th century vat room and cellar located next to the medieval castle, built in 1298 then remodeled in the 16th century (construction of the dungeon), 18th century (vat room and cellar) and finally in the 19th century. The castle archives contain documents attesting to the presence of vines since the 15th century. The estate belongs to the Charette family and was recently taken over by Quentin de Charette.
The region of Burgundy, also known as Bourgogne, has a rich and opulent history. In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the Grand Duchy of Burgundy reached as far as Belgium and the North Sea, becoming renowned for its riches, culture, and wine. Building on vineyards planted by the Romans and later cultivated by medieval monks, the region established a winemaking legacy that endures today. Despite being geographically small, Burgundy produces some of the most expensive and sought-after wines in the world, its limestone soils lending them a uniquely appetising minerality that sets a Burgundy apart from its peers.
The only one in the region dedicated to the Aligoté grape rather than Chardonnay. Grown throughout Burgundy, Aligoté produces fresh, lively white wines with high acidity, showing notes of green apple, lemon, and white flowers. Historically it was the traditional base for a Kir, mixed with crème de cassis, but modern winemaking and old-vine plantings have raised its reputation as a characterful dry white in its own right.
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