2023 Fabien Coche Bourgogne Aligote, Burgundy

Fabien Coche Bourgogne Aligoté is a crisp, vibrant white from one of Burgundy’s rising-star winemakers, offering a beautifully textured and expressive take on this often-underappreciated grape. Grown in limestone-rich soils near Meursault, this wine delivers freshness and finesse, with just enough richness to remind you it’s crafted by a true master of white Burgundy.

Fabien Coche is part of the famed Coche lineage, and while best known for his Chardonnay, his Aligoté is far from an afterthought. Farmed organically and made with the same attention to detail as his more prestigious cuvées, this Aligoté is fermented and aged in older oak barrels, which adds subtle texture and savoury depth without overshadowing the wine’s natural zip and minerality.

In the glass, it opens with aromas of lemon zest, green apple, crushed white flowers, and wet stone. The palate is racy and clean, with bright citrus, pear skin, and a saline snap on the finish. There’s a fine line of acidity running through it, giving it a mouthwatering, refreshing quality that makes it perfect as an aperitif or with seafood.

It’s a fantastic bottle to serve with oysters, grilled prawns, or fresh goat cheese—and a brilliant introduction to the purity and precision Fabien Coche brings to every wine he makes.