Domaine de la Folie Bourgogne Aligoté 'Vieilles Vignes' Monopole 2023
4.2
HK$270
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine de la Folie Bourgogne Aligoté 'Vieilles Vignes' Monopole 2023 is a Bourgogne wine from the Bourgogne regional appellation. Unsettled spring temperatures delayed budbreak enough to avoid the rare spring frosts. Summer thunderstorms relieved a persistent water deficit, and hot sunshine then concentrated sugar, flavour and colour. Heat above 35°C at the start of harvest led some growers to pick at night or before sunrise. The contrast between timely rain and late heat is central to this vintage's fruit and balance. For Aligoté, that seasonal pattern makes the tension between citrus brightness and ripeness especially relevant; the finish should remain brisk rather than broad. Late heat after timely summer rain makes the timing of picking especially consequential for balance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing This old-vine Aligoté is lemon-scented, delicate and mineral. Ten months on fine lees in stainless steel give a rounder middle while preserving lively acidity, so it is a fresher style than the oak-aged Rully Premier Cru Chardonnays. The palate stays dry, with a clean citrus finish that suits oysters, seafood or Comté. Serve around 11–12°C rather than ice-cold.
Winery Background Domaine de la Folie is a family property in the northern Côte Chalonnaise. Clémence and Baptiste Dubrulle have managed its enclosed vineyards since 2010. The old Aligoté vines give the wine a leaner, more mineral profile than the estate's Rully Chardonnays. Parcel-by-parcel work keeps those sites recognisable rather than imposing one style. Farming and picking matter when a difficult season challenges ripeness. The vineyard designation names the exact source of the fruit.