Domaine Stéphane Magnien Bourgogne Aligot 2022
A vibrant and beautifully crafted white Burgundy with citrus freshness, orchard fruit, and crisp mineral precision. Bright, energetic, and far more refined than many traditional perceptions of Aligoté, showing the quality and finesse the grape can achieve in the hands of a top Côte de Nuits producer.
Domaine Stéphane Magnien Bourgogne Aligoté 2022 is a finely detailed white Burgundy produced from Aligoté, Burgundy’s historic secondary white grape variety. While often overshadowed by Chardonnay, Aligoté has undergone a major quality renaissance in recent years, with leading domaines increasingly treating it with the same vineyard care and precision as their more prestigious wines.
Based in Morey-Saint-Denis in the Côte de Nuits, Domaine Stéphane Magnien has built a strong reputation for terroir-focused wines that prioritise purity, balance, and precision. Even at regional level, the domaine’s wines show serious attention to detail and vineyard expression. The 2022 Bourgogne Aligoté comes from mature vines and benefits from careful hand harvesting and low-intervention winemaking, allowing the freshness and mineral character of the grape to remain central.
An excellent alternative to increasingly expensive white Burgundy Chardonnay, delivering genuine Burgundian character, freshness, and sophistication at a more accessible level.
France
Burgundy
Aligoté
750ml
12.50%
2022
AOC Bourgogne
Bourgogne Aligoté AOCThe 2022 Burgundy vintage is widely regarded as one of the strongest recent years for Aligoté. Warm growing conditions delivered excellent ripeness while preserving the grape’s naturally high acidity, creating wines with greater texture and fruit generosity without losing freshness or definition. Many critics and producers have highlighted 2022 as a particularly successful vintage for serious Bourgogne Aligoté.
Unlike inexpensive Aligoté that can sometimes feel sharp or overly lean, Stéphane Magnien’s version offers noticeably more depth and balance. The wine combines lively citrus-driven acidity with subtle orchard fruit and limestone minerality, creating a profile that sits somewhere between Chablis freshness and the elegance of classic white Burgundy
A dry, light-bodied white Burgundy with bright citrus fruit, lively acidity, and pronounced mineral freshness. The excellent 2022 vintage gives the wine slightly more texture and fruit concentration than cooler years while preserving the crisp energy that makes Aligoté so appealing.
Unlike richer or oak-driven Chardonnay styles, the focus here is on freshness, precision, and limestone-driven tension. The wine feels clean, vibrant, and highly food-friendly, with enough depth to remain interesting beyond simple refreshment.
In simple terms: a crisp and elegant white Burgundy - fresh, citrus-led, and beautifully mineral, offering the refinement of Burgundy without the weight or richness of oaked Chardonnay.
- Appearance: Pale straw with green reflections.
- Nose: Citrus peel, green apple, white flowers, and mineral notes.
- Palate: Crisp orchard fruit with bright acidity and limestone freshness.
- Texture: Light-bodied, energetic, and cleanly structured.
- Finish: Fresh, mineral, and citrus-driven.
- Oysters and Shellfish – Excellent with fresh seafood and coastal dishes.
- Goat’s Cheese – The acidity and minerality pair beautifully.
- Grilled White Fish – Fresh enough for delicate fish preparations.
- Salads and Light Starters – Particularly strong with citrus and herb-led dishes.
- Classic French Bistro Cuisine – Ideal with simple, elegant food.
- Serve at 8–10°C.
- No decanting required.
- Use a medium white wine glass.
- Drink now and over the next 3–5 years.
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