Domaine Les Astrelles Bourgogne Aligote La Riotte 2022

The Aligoté grapes are grown in a 0.73-hectare plot in Segrois in the Hautes Côtes de Nuits. The highly trained, double Guyot pruned vines were planted 20 years ago with a westerly orientation where they benefit from the warm afternoon sun during the ripening period. The climate is continental: cool winters allow the vine to rest, while warm summer days are tempered by cool nights, encouraging the vines to produce balanced fruit with concentrated flavours and refreshing natural acidity. The soils are made of white marl on white limestone scree, which imparts an elegant quality to the wine. The vineyard is certified organic and is cultivated with utmost respect for the environment and the balance of the soils, flora and fauna. Herbicides and insecticides are not used; the vines are cultivated using natural preparations. The vines are hand-harvested into 300kg crates when the grapes have reached optimal maturity.