Jean-Baptiste Jessiaume - Bouzeron 2021

Bouzeron

2021

75cl

APPELLATION: The Bouzeron appellation was fully recognized among the Villages de Bourgogne appellations in 1997. The BOUZERON appellation of controlled origin rewards the grape variety that has made its reputation: Aligoté. Very assertive here, his personality is justifiably distinct.
Located in the Côte Chalonnaise, north of the Saône-et-Loire and separated from Santenay by the Dheune valley, this hilltop village is close to Rully and Chassagne-Montrachet.

VARIETY: 100% aligoté

SURFACE: 0.40 hectares

SOIL: Oxford white marls

VINIFICATION: 100% harvested manually, upon arrival in the cellar the grapes are pressed directly without crushing. After a light decantation, the musts are placed directly in barriques. Aged 15 months, 12 of which in barriques (10-15% new).
w TASTING NOTES: Pale gold colour. The nose has aromas of acacia, white flowers and white peach with mineral notes. In the mouth there are notes of hazelnut, citrus and tropical fruits.

AGING POTENTIAL: 7 years

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 13°C

PAIRINGS: Pan-fried river fish, sea fish in white sauce, shellfish,
hard cheeses.