Chantereves Bourgogne Aligote Les Chagniots, Burgundy, France 2023

Chantereves is a small, boutique Burgundy winery founded by Guillaume Bott and Tomoko Kuriyama, focused on producing terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention. The estate sources grapes from select vineyards in the Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune, emphasizing old vines, whole-cluster fermentation, ambient yeasts, and gentle aging in used barrels. Their wines are known for clarity, elegance, and purity, expressing the unique character of each site rather than oak or manipulation, and they consistently showcase a fresh, precise, and mineral-driven style that reflects the essence of Burgundy.

Bourgogne Aligote Les Chagniots 2023 is a bright and refreshing white Burgundy that showcases the region’s classic Aligote character. Aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and white flowers are complemented by subtle stony minerality. On the palate, the wine is crisp and lively, with vibrant acidity, a clean, focused texture, and a long, mineral-driven finish. Elegant and precise, it reflects Chantereves’ commitment to terroir expression and minimal intervention, making it an approachable yet refined wine for early drinking.