Awards/Ratings

highly regarded in natural-wine specialist retailers and reviewed positively by several merchants

Tasting Note

Orange-style Aligoté with skin-contact: green almond, sea spray and chalky flint, layered with wild red-berry and floral notes, bright citrus lift, subtle tannic grip and a dry, stony finish.

Food Pairing

Oysters, grilled mackerel, roasted chicken, goat cheese, creamy mushroom risotto; Asian: sashimi/sushi, grilled saba, Korean pajeon, spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes.

Production Method

Organic/biodynamic farming. Aligoté from a tiny parcel; maceration on skins (orange winemaking), native yeast fermentation, extended lees contact, aged in steel/old vessels, bottled unfiltered with minimal or no added sulfites.

Vineyard Info

Produced by Yann Durieux (Recrue des Sens) in Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. Trained under Prieuré-Roch, Durieux farms small parcels biodynamically and makes low-yield, natural wines emphasizing terroir and minimal cellar intervention.