Bouzeron is an appellation within the Burgundian region of the Côte Chalonnaise, about an hour drive south of Beaune. There is one grape allowed to bear the village Bouzeron on its label and it is called Aligoté, which is very similar to Chardonnay in flavor. This grape can make wines of incredible expression and aromatic complexity if planted in the right place. This village was first planted to grapevines in the 12th century A.D. and over this time, it has become clear that the villages best asset has become the Aligoté planted here. The combination of old vines along with the great winemaking technique of the most famous Burgundy producer in the world yielded something delicious and approachable.

The wine has a pale straw color with a light green hue on the rim. There is a small amount of new oak used which fits perfectly into the aromatics. In a blind tasting the wine has a very similar aromatic profile to the wines of Puligny Montrachet. Green apple, white peach, fresh acacia flowers, and a hint of baking spice come together in a very fresh and approachable way. The palate has a clean and refreshing acidity which makes this wine very drinkable and food friendly.  The wine gets better after an hour or so being opened, so decanting the wine for 30 minutes or so would be a good idea. Serve at about 55-60 degrees out of a Burgundy stem for the wine to best express itself.  This is truly one of the greatest values in all of Burgundy.