One of the newer Burgundy winemakers who has branched out on their own, Elodie Roy, is making a big name for herself. About 8 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, well received by those who could find a bottle, and she has continued to make a strong impression. Her family estate sits in Maranges, the southernmost point of the Côte de Beaune below Santenay. She has 9 hectares of old-vine vineyards spread across the Côte de Beaune, planted by her father and grandfather, some of which are over 70 years old. One of the gems of Elodie's production is her Aligoté, made from vines planted in 1937 and, as many know, pre-WWII vines are rare. These wines exhibit more refinement and polish in a predominantly rustic appellation, resulting in classically inspired wines with a modern touch, enhanced by a winemaking style influenced by her years at Anne Gros in Vosne-Romanée. This is about as good as it gets for this grape, and you'd have to pay much more to get anything slightly better. These wines are difficult to find in the US, but we have low pricing on this new release today, and it's a great way to get acquainted with this address!
Vinous (Neal Martin) 91 points! "The 2024 Bourgogne Aligoté Vieilles Vignes comes from Aligoté d'Orée vines planted in 1935 and 1936, half aged in oak and half in tank. This has a light reduction on the nose, touches of mirin and light almost petrolly scents. The palate is well balanced with an attractive resinous texture, quite spicy with a dab of ginger—a very tactile Aligoté, which is what I like in that variety. Worth seeking out. (Drink between 2025-2035)"
2024 Domaine Elodie Roy Bourgogne-Aligoté Vieilles Vignes
2024 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 8 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, well received by those who could find a bottle, and she has continued to make a strong impression. Her family estate sits in Maranges, the southernmost point of the Côte de Beaune below Santenay. She has 9 hectares of old-vine vineyards spread across the Côte de Beaune, planted by her father and grandfather, some of which are over 70 years old. One of the gems of Elodie's production is her Aligoté, made from vines planted in 1937 and, as many know, pre-WWII vines are rare. These wines exhibit more refinement and polish in a predominantly rustic appellation, resulting in classically inspired wines with a modern touch, enhanced by a winemaking style influenced by her years at Anne Gros in Vosne-Romanée. This is about as good as it gets for this grape, and you'd have to pay much more to get anything slightly better. These wines are difficult to find in the US, but we have low pricing on this new release today, and it's a great way to get acquainted with this address!
Vinous (Neal Martin) 91 points! "The 2024 Bourgogne Aligoté Vieilles Vignes comes from Aligoté d'Orée vines planted in 1935 and 1936, half aged in oak and half in tank. This has a light reduction on the nose, touches of mirin and light almost petrolly scents. The palate is well balanced with an attractive resinous texture, quite spicy with a dab of ginger—a very tactile Aligoté, which is what I like in that variety. Worth seeking out. (Drink between 2025-2035)"
