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The 2018 Bourgogne Aligoté Sous Chatelet is superb, offering up aromas of citrus zest, crisp green orchard fruit, white flowers, praline and toasted sesame. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's taut and incisive, with chalky structure and a long, penetrating finish.

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The raison d'être for Lachaux's négociant project is to produce the 2018 Bourgogne Aligoté Les Champs d’Argent, which derives from a parcel in the commune of Vosne-Romanée that was planted in the 1930s and 1990s. From vines trained using the échalas system and cropped at 42 hectoliters per hectare, the result is extraordinary, soaring from the glass with aromas of waxy citrus rind, fresh pear, white flowers and struck match. Medium to full-bodied, rich and textural, its supple and enveloping attack segues into a deep, concentrated core that's underpinned by tangy acids and chalky extract. This is well worth seeking out.

Representing the pinnacle of viticulture, the Guy Roulot Bourgogne Aligote 2018 is an epitome of finesse, endowed with a subtle palette of flavours. The Guy Roulot estate, perched amidst the idyllic vineyards of Meursault in Burgundy, France, meticulously cultivates this wine with unwavering commitment to quality. Guy Roulot, a luminary in the field of artisan vintners, consistently draws on traditional winemaking techniques to produce this distinctive Aligote.

Cultivated at a high-density rate of 10,000 vines per hectare to intensify the flavours, the Aligote vines are handpicked and vinified in wooden vats, nurturing unparalleled flavours. Bursting with bright, vivacious citrus aromas and a captivating mineral character, the 2018 vintage delivers an immaculate balance and length. Notably, the Guy Roulot Bourgogne Aligote 2018 achieves an exceptional equilibrium of crisp acidity and profound complexity, making each sip a memorable experience. You can expect the brilliance of Guy Roulot in every bottle you uncork.

The Jean-Marc Bouley Bourgogne Aligote 2018 is an exquisite expression of superb winemaking from one of Bourgogne's hidden gems. This specimen hails from vineyards nestled in the heart Volnay, expertly tended by the dedicated Jean-Marc Bouley himself. Sourcing exceptional Aligote grapes, this wine's creation is a personal passion project for Bouley.

Produced through traditional viticulture, this single-varietal wine has a precise, nuanced character, influenced by the terroir’s limestone and clay soils. Opening the bottle, one is instantly met with tantalising aromas of crisp apples, fresh pears, and a dash of citrus. On the palate, Jean-Marc Bouley Bourgogne Aligote 2018 surprises with hints of honeyed, ripe fruit, and a touch of mineral complexity.

This vintage is a testament to Bouley's meticulous winemaking with its balanced acidity and a refreshing, clean finish. An elegant Bourgogne Aligote, it impeccably reflects this remarkable winemaker's dedication and devotion to his craft.