This is exactly the kind of Burgundy that reminds you why Aligoté has been quietly winning back favour with sommeliers and wine lovers alike. From the family-run Domaine René Lequin-Colin, based in Santenay at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, this 2023 Bourgogne Aligoté is all about purity, freshness and effortless drinkability.

In the glass, it’s bright and lively, offering crisp lemon zest, green apple and pear, lifted by subtle white floral notes and a gentle chalky minerality that speaks clearly of its Burgundian origins. The palate is clean, energetic and finely balanced, with refreshing acidity and a light, precise texture that carries through to a dry, mouth-watering finish. There’s no oak heaviness here — just clarity, tension and charm.

What makes this wine so appealing is its versatility. It works beautifully as an aperitif, but really comes into its own at the table with oysters, grilled fish, seafood pasta, salads or simple bistro-style dishes. It’s the sort of wine you open casually, then realise halfway through the bottle just how well made it is.

Elegant without being serious, refreshing without being simple, this is classic modern Aligoté — and outstanding value for authentic Burgundy drinking.