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Maison Edouard Delaunay - Bourgogne Aligoté "La Vigne de Monsieur Feuillat" 2020

Maison Edouard Delaunay - Bourgogne Aligoté La Vigne de Monsieur Feuillat 2020

89/100

Bettane & Desseauve

Aligoté
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“Remarkable body and character that should appeal to any serious wine lover, with a versatility that goes far beyond that of a pleasant aperitif; an exemplary, briny, and building finish. A thousand times more interesting than the mediocre, famous village wines that are, alas, bought up by certain merchants.” (The Bettane + Desseauve Guide)

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Estate

Maison Edouard Delaunay

Vintage

La Vigne de Monsieur Feuillat

Vintage

2020

Designation

Bourgogne Aligoté

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Aligoté

Regions

A plot of old vines planted by Laurent Delaunay’s former oenology professor, Professor Feuillat, located on the historic hill of Vergy, facing the Château de Charmont, on a steep southeast-facing slope at an elevation of 420–450 meters, with very calcareous white clay soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Gentle pressing of whole clusters, followed by fermentation in tanks and then in 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old barrels

Livestock Farming

9 months on the lees with regular stirring

Eye

A very beautiful pale yellow color with green highlights

Nose

Very lovely and mineral (flint), with expressive notes of fresh fruit (pear, grape, yellow plum), tangy candy, and a hint of pineapple, evolving into aromas of wildflowers and plants (angelica, rhubarb)

Palate

A beautiful opening, with a perfect balance of freshness, tension, and delicacy; a lovely liveliness on the finish with delicate aromas of fresh hazelnuts and beeswax, and a slight salty sensation

Serve

At 9-10°C

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect as an aperitif, or served with snails, a fish-filled "bouchée à la reine," or honey-braised ham...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 89/100

Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Remarkable body and character that should appeal to any serious wine lover; this wine is far more than just a pleasant aperitif, with an exemplary, briny, and building finish. A thousand times more interesting than the mediocre, famous village wines that are, unfortunately, bought up by certain merchants.

About the estate:

More than just a new venture—it’s a rebirth. The return of this historic estate is a welcome development. The man who brought it back to life is Laurent Delaunay. He is the great-grandson of the founder and has established himself as a leading figure in the world of approachable Languedoc wines in the mass market. It is in Burgundy, on his own vineyards, that he once again demonstrates the full extent of his talent and vision. We particularly recommend the Nuits-Saint-Georges vintages, vinified with extreme care and a focus on tannin extraction that results in voluptuous, supple wines that are always well-structured. The entire range is impeccable.

Burgundy Today

Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

Rated Estate Recommended

Decanter

Decanter

Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Laurent and Catherine Delaunay, founders of the Badet-Clément wine house in Nuits-Saint-Georges, have revived the Édouard Delaunay wine merchant firm, founded in 1893 by Laurent’s great-grandfather. It offers a range of wines primarily from the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, ranging from regional appellations to grand cru wines.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

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