One of the newer Burgundy winemakers who has branched out on their own, Elodie Roy, is making a big name for herself. About 6 years ago, Elodie Roy took over her family's Domaine in Maranges after nearly a decade working with Anne Gros. 2018 was her first vintage and was well received by those who could find a bottle, and has continued to make a big impression. Located in Maranges, the southernmost point of the Côte de Beaune below Santenay, is home to her family estate. She has 9 hectares of old vines spread throughout the Côte de Beaune, planted by her father and grandfather, with some reaching over 70 years old. One of the gems of Elodie's production is her Aligoté, which comes from vines planted in 1937. As many know, it is rare to have pre-WWII vines. These wines exhibit more refinement and polish in a predominantly rustic appellation, with a greater presence of new oak and a feminine touch in the cellar, resulting in classicly inspired wines that are enhanced by a winemaking style influenced by her years at Anne Gros in Vosne-Romanée. This is a serious Aligoté, and Neil Martin says in his review that there are few Aligotes better than this, and we have to agree. This is about as good as it gets for this grape, and it's a great way to get acquainted with this address. These wines are difficult to find in the US and are rarely imported, with this being the only vintage of Aligoté currently available in the US.
Neal Martin 92 pts! (Vinous) The 2023 Bourgogne Aligoté Vieilles Vignes hails from vines planted in 1936 and 1937 with a north-facing orientation. This has a very pure and vigorous bouquet with finely delineated notes of frangipani, white peaches and chai tea. The palate is well balanced with plenty of extract. It has a lovely pillowy texture with a tangy marmalade-tinged finish. There are few Aligoté better than this. Bravo! (Drink between 2025 - 2035)
2023 Domaine Elodie Roy Bourgogne-Aligoté Vieilles Vignes
2023 Domaine Elodie Roy Bourgogne-Aligoté Vieilles Vignes
One of the newer Burgundy winemakers who has branched out on their own, Elodie Roy, is making a big name for herself. About 6 years ago, Elodie Roy took over her family's Domaine in Maranges after nearly a decade working with Anne Gros. 2018 was her first vintage and was well received by those who could find a bottle, and has continued to make a big impression. Located in Maranges, the southernmost point of the Côte de Beaune below Santenay, is home to her family estate. She has 9 hectares of old vines spread throughout the Côte de Beaune, planted by her father and grandfather, with some reaching over 70 years old. One of the gems of Elodie's production is her Aligoté, which comes from vines planted in 1937. As many know, it is rare to have pre-WWII vines. These wines exhibit more refinement and polish in a predominantly rustic appellation, with a greater presence of new oak and a feminine touch in the cellar, resulting in classicly inspired wines that are enhanced by a winemaking style influenced by her years at Anne Gros in Vosne-Romanée. This is a serious Aligoté, and Neil Martin says in his review that there are few Aligotes better than this, and we have to agree. This is about as good as it gets for this grape, and it's a great way to get acquainted with this address. These wines are difficult to find in the US and are rarely imported, with this being the only vintage of Aligoté currently available in the US.
Neal Martin 92 pts! (Vinous) The 2023 Bourgogne Aligoté Vieilles Vignes hails from vines planted in 1936 and 1937 with a north-facing orientation. This has a very pure and vigorous bouquet with finely delineated notes of frangipani, white peaches and chai tea. The palate is well balanced with plenty of extract. It has a lovely pillowy texture with a tangy marmalade-tinged finish. There are few Aligoté better than this. Bravo! (Drink between 2025 - 2035)
