François de Nicolay
Aligoté Bouzeron with no added sulfites
Bouzeron | White | 2023
With meticulous winemaking, this white wine is made from Aligoté grapes grown in clay-limestone soil. The 30-year-old vines yield 50 hl/ha. After a prolonged fermentation in barrels with indigenous yeasts, it is aged for 14 months. No sulfites are added, thus preserving the integrity of the grapes. Bottled directly at the estate in Savigny-lès-Beaune, this wine combines freshness with a pronounced minerality.
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Service tips
Serve at 10° to 12°
Guarding potential
2 to 5 years
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François de Nicolay
In the heart of the Côte de Beaune, François de Nicolay, head of Domaine Chandon de Briailles, manages the vineyard biodynamically with constant attention to soil balance and precise ripening. This approach aims to preserve the natural expression of the terroir, without seeking artificial effects or technical overkill.
The Pinot Noir grapes are vinified using gentle extraction techniques, favoring the finesse of the texture and the purity of the fruit. The wines exhibit elegant profiles, built on clean red fruit and a measured length, with integrated tannins and great clarity. Aging remains restrained, designed to complement the structure without overpowering the wine.
The white wines, produced in smaller quantities, display a restrained mineral tension and a precise texture, true to the character of the Côte de Beaune soils. The entire process is distinguished by a deliberate restraint and great precision of execution, offering wines free of artifice, built
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