2022 Guy Amiot et Fils Bouzeron "Les Bouillottes"

Tasting note

2022 Guy Amiot et Fils Bouzeron "Les Bouillottes"

Pale lemon-yellow. Somewhat reserved nose, citric and floral with white blossoms, alongside vanilla and a subtle smokiness from partial oak maturation, with a touch of wet stone. The palate displays green apple and citrus fruit, whilst also veering slightly towards the exotic with hints of pineapple and honeydew melon. Despite the lean to medium body, it presents a somewhat rounded, plush mouthfeel due to a restrained acidity. A slightly bitter note accompanies the flavour profile, persisting through into the finish, which is otherwise driven by green apple.

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Tasted by Dominik Müller on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

Ratings

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DM:
6Wines with a DM5 to DM8 rating are good wines. They are pure and balanced. They also tend to show some character in the form of the typicity of the grape variety or the region.
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Wine details

Vintage: 2022
Colour:white
Style:still (dry)
Assemblage:no
Grape variety:
Aligoté

White grape variety found predominantly in Burgundy, France, although Aligoté is also grown in other parts of the world, particularly in Eastern Europe. While the global vineyard area planted with Aligoté has been declining, the variety has been growing in popularity lately as a new generation of vignerons in Burgundy is taking the variety more seriously. Typically dry, crisp and fresh in style, and made to be drunk young. Good Aligotés can show considerable length, too. Moreover, with its naturally high acidity, which it contains even until later ripening stages, it is a welcome alternative during times of global warming.

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Producer:Guy Amiot et Fils
Country:France
Region: Burgundy
Subregion:Côte Chalonnais
Appellation:
Bouzeron AOC

Bouzeron is a 60-hectare Côte Chalonnaise communal appellation in Burgundy spanning Bouzeron and Chassey-le-Camp. Elevated at 270–350 metres on nutrient-poor clay-limestone, it produces 100% Aligoté white wines. Upgraded from regional status in 1997, notable producers include Domaine A. et P. de Villaine and Domaine Chanzy.

Vineyard:
Les Bouillottes

Les Bouillottes is an east-facing, 0.54-hectare Bouzeron climat featuring 45-year-old Aligoté vines. Situated on upper slopes dominated by white marl and limestone, it yields mineral-driven wines, notably vinified via tank fermentation, sometimes followed by barrel maturation.

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