FRANÇOIS CARILLON Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 750ml

Short Description

A crisp and refined French white wine from Bourgogne Aligoté, Burgundy, made from Aligoté. Fresh, mineral, and elegant, with citrus, lemon, green apple, pear, white flowers, light herbal notes, bright acidity, subtle oak texture, and a clean refreshing finish. Perfect as an aperitif or with oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, seafood, goat cheese, raclette, sushi, salads, and light casual dishes. Domaine François Carillon notes that its Bourgogne Aligoté is aged for 1 year in barrel during alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, followed by 2 months in tank for blending/unification.

Product Highlights

Full Product Description

François Carillon Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 is a refined French white wine from Bourgogne Aligoté in Burgundy. Made from Aligoté, it offers a bright, crisp, and mineral expression of Burgundy’s classic alternative white grape, with citrus freshness, lively acidity, and a lightly rounded texture. Vivino lists the 2023 François Carillon Bourgogne Aligoté as a white wine from Bourgogne Aligoté, France, made from Aligoté.

Domaine François Carillon is based in Puligny-Montrachet, and its Bourgogne Aligoté receives careful cellar treatment. The producer states that this wine is aged for 1 year in barrel during alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation, followed by 2 months in tank for unification before bottling. A technical sheet also notes that François Carillon’s Bourgogne Aligoté is treated like the domaine’s Premier Cru wines and aged in small Allier oak barrels.

The wine shows a pale lemon-gold colour and opens with citrus, lemon, green apple, pear, white flowers, light herbal notes, and mineral freshness. On the palate, it is crisp, dry, and refreshing, with lively acidity, clean fruit, subtle oak roundness, and a bright mineral finish. Wine Watch notes that the 2023 comes from two locations, Puligny-Montrachet and Corpeau, and is made from the superior Aligoté Jaune clone.

This is a great choice for customers looking for a refreshing white Burgundy that is lighter and zestier than Chardonnay-based Bourgogne Blanc, while still carrying the finesse of a respected Puligny-Montrachet producer. Serve it as an aperitif or pair it with oysters, shellfish, seafood, grilled fish, goat cheese, raclette, sushi, fresh salads, vegetable dishes, and casual home dinners.

Tasting Notes

Color: Pale lemon yellow with light golden reflections
Aroma: Citrus, lemon, green apple, pear, white flowers, light herbs, mineral notes
Palate: Crisp, fresh, dry, and mineral, with bright acidity, clean citrus fruit, subtle oak roundness, and refreshing tension
Finish: Clean, lively, lightly floral, mineral, and refreshing

Food Pairing

Best enjoyed with:

Aperitif
Oysters
Shellfish
Prawns
Seafood
Grilled fish
White fish
Goat cheese
Raclette
Fresh cheese
Sushi
Fresh salads
Light pasta
Vegetable dishes
Kir cocktail base
Casual home dinners

Serving Suggestion

Serve well chilled at around 8°C–10°C. Open just before serving to preserve its citrus freshness, green apple character, floral lift, and crisp mineral finish. This is a strong aperitif wine and also pairs beautifully with seafood, goat cheese, raclette, sushi, and light dishes.