2023 Domaine Derain 'Allez Goutons' Blanc - Burgundy (VDF) 750ml
Now, of course the Derain estate is owned by Carole Schwab and Julien Altaber (who also own Sextant). Fortunately they decided to retain this delicious, easy-drinking cuvée. Traditionally Dominique made it to be ready for drinking early in the year, in the spirit of primeur wines, but we have held ours for a little longer this year because of a flow on effect from having to delay releasing the 2022 cuvée. We have only just sold out of it.
This vintage was made with Aligoté from a parcel of aligoté planted in 2019 in the commune of Corpeau, which is a few minutes drive to the south-east from Julien and Carole’s Saint-Aubin cellar and just south of Puligny-Montrachet. The soil is clay which is rich in ferric oxides. The wine was directly pressed and aged in a stainless steel tank. It was bottled approximately 3 months after the harvest.
The wine has a line of lemony acidity, saltiness and minerality common with Derain white wines but all in the context of providing an uncomplicated, fun moment. It’s not a wine to contemplate but interesting enough that it might cause you to stop briefly and, while enjoying its savoury fruitiness and liveliness, think about the rocks that contributed to its flavour.
Certified organic. 12% ABV
