Domaine Jean Claude Bachelet et Fils Bourgogne Aligoté 2020
4.7
HK$300
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet et Fils Bourgogne Aligoté 2020 is a finely etched white Burgundy from old Aligoté vines in the Saint-Aubin area’s cool, limestone-influenced hills, offering a vivid, mineral-driven style.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The 2020 vintage in Burgundy was warm and relatively dry, producing ripe yet well-structured whites with concentrated fruit and underlying tension, and this wine reflects that character in its combination of generosity and precision. Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, pear and white flowers lift from the glass, layered with fresh herbs and a chalky edge. On the palate it is bone dry with high, mouthwatering acidity and a light‑to‑medium body, showing subtle creaminess, hints of brioche and almond from lees contact, and a touch of flint, honey and hazelnut on the refined finish. This is an ideal aperitif or table white, pairing beautifully with oysters, simply grilled white fish, goat’s cheese tart, or a classic roast chicken with herbs.
Winery Background Based in the southern Côte de Beaune, Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet et Fils is a respected family estate known for precise, terroir-driven white Burgundy. Now run by brothers Jean-Baptiste and Benoît Bachelet, the domaine has gently modernized while retaining a traditional focus on careful vineyard work and measured, quality-conscious yields. Their holdings around Saint-Aubin, including parcels of old Aligoté vines in the hamlet of Gamay planted in the mid‑20th century, are farmed with close attention to detail, and the grapes are pressed and handled delicately to preserve tension, clarity and a strong sense of place. In the cellar the emphasis is on gentle pressing, élevage on lees for subtle texture, and restrained use of oak to highlight purity and minerality rather than overt wood influence; production of this cuvée remains limited, underscoring its artisanal character and relatively scarce availability.