2021 Bourgogne Aligoté, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard, Burgundy World Cup 2026 the sheer weight of fruit

the sheer weight of fruit makes this surprisingly approachable at this stage

It has a lovely aroma of dark fruit on the nose with a hint of garrigue and minerality that makes me think of an Old-world Syrah

The noticeably more finely textured and more sophisticated flavors possess an almost lilting mouthfeel while exuding a subtle bead of minerality on the dusty bitter pit fruit-inflected finish that is noticeably better-balanced

The wonder of this wine though always lies in its pure minerality which brings such refinement to the silky fruit and powdery tannins

2021 Bourgogne Aligoté, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard, Burgundy World Cup 2026 the sheer weight of fruitThe Sylvain Cathiard estate produces some of Burgundys most exceptional wines. This is fresh, bright, and textural, with lovely saline notes and intense flavors of lemon and grapefruit zest. The finish is longer than might be expected for an Aligot, and is immensely pleasurable.