Domaine Francois Carillon Bourgogne Aligote 2023

In Short

A crisp Burgundian Aligoté with lemon zest and white peach, bright acidity, and saline minerality.

Quick Facts

• Region: Bourgogne, France
• Variety: Aligoté
• Style: Crisp white
• Best For: Aperitifs, seafood, casual meals

Why We Stock It

Aligoté is Burgundy's underrated white, and this one shows why it deserves more attention. At this price, you get genuine regional character and food-friendly acidity without pretension. It drinks well now and will hold through 2026.

Tasting Profile

A lean, mineral-driven white with real brightness and precision.

• Aroma: Lemon, green apple, subtle minerals
• Palate: Lemon zest, white peach, clean and dry
• Structure & Finish: Bright acidity, saline minerality, crisp finish

Winemaking

Aligoté fermented in neutral vessels to preserve the grape's natural acidity and fruit character. The wine is vinified without heavy oak influence, allowing the mineral profile of the site to emerge.

Serving & Pairing

Serve chilled between 48 and 52 degrees Fahrenheit; no decanting needed. Pair it with oysters and raw shellfish, or with a simple salade niçoise. The acidity cuts through richness and the minerality complements briny flavors, making it equally at home as an aperitif on its own.

The Estate

Domaine François Carillon is a grower in Burgundy, working with vineyard sites across the region. The domaine focuses on expressing the character of its terroir through measured winemaking and minimal intervention.

Terroir

The wine comes from Burgundian vineyard parcels with limestone-rich soils and cool-climate conditions. The region's continental influence and morning fog create the conditions for high acidity and mineral precision that define Aligoté here.