Domaine de la Folie - Bourgogne Aligoté 2022 (750ml)
Price: $34.99
| Producer | Domaine de la Folie |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Aligoté |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 203980 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine de la Folie Description
Domaine de la Folie is unique in the Rully appellation in that it is the northernmost in the AC and its 32 acres of vines are the highest in elevation. Moreover—and this fact leaps out in the context of Burgundy—all but one of its vineyards are monopoles. Lastly, unlike the main body of vineyards in the central part of Rully to the south, this northern end of the Montagne de la Folie sits on the same vein of limestone as the commune of Puligny-Montrachet, just over three miles away. Moreover—and this fact leaps out in the context of Burgundy—all but one of its vineyards are monopoles.
The Aligoté grows in two parcels totaling just under two acres in the Clos La Folie vineyard. About half of these grapes were planted in 1973 while the second, larger parcel was planted in 1947. These vines are a stone's throw away from the Bouzeron appellation on the same hill. No wood here in the élevage.
Production averages 4,000 cases
Vinous: 88 Points
The 2022 Bourgogne Aligoté sports a snazzy retro label to reflect the century-old vines and the fact that these are Aligoté d'Orée. The delightful bouquet has delineated apricot and orange pith scents and hints of nectarine. The palate is well-balanced with impressive weight and a light resinous texture. It's precisely what one looks for in an Aligoté without having to pay a fortune for the pleasure.
