Domaine Jean Fournier, Aligoté 'Champ Forey' Vieilles Vignes 6x75cl

🍷 Domaine Jean Fournier, Aligoté 'Champ Forey' Vieilles Vignes | France | Burgundy | White Wine

Grapes: Aligoté (Aligoté Doré)

Style: Floral, Saline, Mineral

From a rare 0.5-hectare parcel of pre-clonal 'Aligoté doré' vines planted in 1921 and 1945, this extraordinary wine captures the full complexity of an almost forgotten variety.

👁 In the Glass: Medium lemon yellow with golden highlights.

👃 On the Nose: Aromas of jasmine, ripe conference pear and fresh citrus.

🍷 On the Palate: Beautifully balanced texture with an impressive saline tension that lingers on the long and salivating finish.

🍽 Food Pairing: Oysters and shellfish, grilled sea bass, goat's cheese, light vegetable dishes.

⏳ Ageing Potential: Drinking well now and over the next 5–8 years.

✨ Why You'll Love It: A singular Burgundy white from century-old 'Aligoté doré' vines — one of the rarest expressions in the appellation. Laurent Fournier's organic farming and low-intervention winemaking let these ancient vines speak for themselves, delivering extraordinary complexity and a signature saline drive that makes every sip compelling.