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Aligoté
Green Apple
Lemon
Melon
Brioche
Popcorn
AligotéGreen AppleLemonMelonBriochePopcorn- Old-vine Aligoté from a tiny 0.22ha plot in Gilly-lès-Cîteaux
- Green apple and lemon, with melon, brioche and a bright, fresh finish
- Oak-aged for texture, bottled unfined and unfiltered
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About this Wine
This Aligoté doesn’t hold back. From a 0.22ha plot of 60-year-old vines on clay soil, it bursts with green apple, citrus, and a brush of ripe tropical fruit. Eight months in oak brings texture without weight, while the finish crackles with natural acidity. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, it’s vibrant, complex, and full of intention. Adrien Guyon’s debut wine, and a stunning start.
Flavour Profile
Bright and silky, with green apple, lemon zest, melon, brioche, and a lively saline edge.
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Drink now for its vivid perfume and textured freshness, with room to hold.
Serve at
10-12°C
Half an hour out of the fridge
Drinking window
ready to drink and guaranteed to impress
Tasting Notes
Old vines, new hands - the perfect comeback. Bright, tropical, and gloriously unfiltered.
One Small Plot. One Big Return.
Adrien Modot-Guyon could’ve played it safe. Instead, he launched his revived family domaine with this gutsy, old-vine Aligoté. Bright, tropical, and refreshingly uncompromising. Think lemon zest, green apple, and honeyed melon laced with saline acidity, wrapped in a gentle frame of oak. The fruit is late-harvested but stays zippy, the mouthfeel is silky but lifted, and nothing gets in the way: it’s bottled unfined, unfiltered, and gloriously alive. It’s Adrien’s first wine since taking back the reins of his family estate - a storied domaine rooted in Chambolle itself. After a family tragedy halted production in 2004, the vines were leased out for nearly two decades. In 2023, Adrien brought the name back. A celebratory gunshot marked the moment. The wines did the rest.
What’s in the Box
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The Plot
This tiny 0.22-hectare parcel lies in Gilly-lès-Cîteaux, just over the road from Chambolle-Musigny. The 60-year-old Aligoté vines dig deep into clay-rich soils, giving ripe fruit with plenty of grip and verve.
Technical Details
100% Aligoté from a 0.22ha plot of 60-year-old vines in Gilly-lès-Cîteaux. Clay soils, late-harvested for ripeness, aged 8 months in oak (20% new). Bottled unfined and unfiltered. First wine crafted by Adrien Modot-Guyon after resuming the family domaine, now producing 7 wines and expanding.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Domaine Modot-Guyon & Fils |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Bourgogne Aligoté |
| Classification | Regional |
| Grape Variety | Aligoté |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Hand Harvested |
| Serving Temperature | 10-12°C (half an hour out of the fridge) |
Discover Their Story
After nearly 20 years of silence, Domaine Modot-Guyon et Fils is back. Revived in 2023 by Adrien Guyon with a gunshot and a mission.
From old-vine Aligoté to whole-cluster Chambolle-Musigny, these are bold, no-compromise wines from a cellar reborn.
Unfined, unfiltered, and full of intent.
Our Take
“One Small Plot. One Big Return.”
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Regional Classification
The gateway to Burgundy & a glimpse into the region’s charm. Humble labels, but incredible flavours.
Aligoté
Often overlooked, never outdone. A hidden gem of crisp, zesty, and refreshing beauty reclaiming it’s top spot.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
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Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now and should give plenty of pleasure straight away. Open it for its perfume, texture and charm rather than waiting for the perfect distant moment.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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