Bourgogne Aligoté 2022 Domaine Dandelion

Bourgogne Aligoté 2022, Domaine Dandelion

A rare, pristine, and exquisitely refined micro-production from the hills surrounding Beaune. Domaine Dandelion represents one of Burgundy's most unique and uncompromising micro-estates, where every single step is carried out by hand — right down to the artisanal paper labels pressed with real flowers.

The Bourgogne Aligoté 2022 is born from a co-fermentation of two historic parcels featuring vines planted in the 1940s. The result is a crystalline, limestone-driven Burgundy showing a pure, mineral-focused style. In the glass, the wine opens with a cool, chalky impression alongside delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is precise, slender, and nuanced, prioritizing tension and harmony over breadth. The finish is dry, focused, and remarkably persistent.

Key Highlights

Terroir: 100% Aligoté sourced from two historic parcels near Beaune: 'Vigne de Crêt' (planted in the 1940s on soft, fertile soil) and 'Goutte d'Or' (steep slope planted in 1944 directly on limestone).

Winemaking & Ageing: Hand-harvested and directly pressed in a traditional basket press. Aged for 18 months in 500-liter oak barrels. All cellar transfers are conducted strictly by gravity.

Sustainability & Philosophy: Farmed organically and biodynamically, using raw milk sprays instead of synthetic treatments. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with zero added sulfites (12% ABV).

Tasting Profile: Slender, mineral, and extraordinarily pure. Notes of chalk, white flowers, crisp citrus, and a long, focused mineral finish.

Ageing Potential: Bursting with vitality and precision now, with the structural depth to gain further complexity over 3 to 5 years.

Food Pairing

Seafood: Outstanding alongside fresh oysters, grilled shellfish, sea bass ceviche, or white fish sashimi.

Light Dishes: Excellent with a fennel and citrus salad, pan-seared trout, leek quiche, or vegetable tempura.

Cheese: Pairs beautifully with fresh goat cheese such as Crottin de Chavignol.

Serving Suggestion: Serve chilled at 9°C to 10°C in a slightly generous white wine glass, allowing the wine a few minutes to breathe.

The Terroir Around Beaune

The hallmark of this Aligoté lies in the synergy between two contrasting sites. 'Vigne de Crêt' contributes energetic, vibrant fruit from softer soils, while the steep limestone face of 'Goutte d'Or' yields tiny, concentrated berries loaded with mineral tension. Co-fermenting these two parcels creates an impeccable sense of balance and harmony.

About Domaine Dandelion

Domaine Dandelion is led by Morgane (native to Burgundy) and Christian (originally from Australia). Working a tiny estate of roughly 2 hectares near Beaune, they produce micro-quantities (around 5,000 bottles annually) of pure, natural wine. With their uncompromising low-intervention philosophy, biodynamic dedication, and handmade labels embedded with dried flowers, Morgane and Christian create true liquid artwork.