Product Description:
Sharp, citrusy and clean—Aligoté done right.
Domaine Joseph Colin’s 2023 Bourgogne Aligoté 'Jardin de la Côte' is a bright, aromatic take on Burgundy’s underdog white. Sourced from organically farmed vineyards and bottled unfined and vegan-friendly, this release is all about zip and tension. It's Aligoté with precision and bounce—nothing flabby or overripe.
Fermented and raised in 228-litre barrels (a deliberate choice by Joseph Colin to let the variety breathe), the wine hums with citrus and fresh herb aromatics. Lemon, lime, and a touch of sherbet meet light tropical notes and a finish that’s all about crisp energy. It’s a style that punches well above its designation, offering a clean-cut alternative to richer white Burgundy.
Serve chilled with seafood, salads or goat’s cheese.
Maker
Joseph Colin is part of a winemaking dynasty deeply embedded in the soils of the Côte de Beaune. The son of Marc Colin and younger brother to Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Joseph’s early years were spent learning the craft at the family domaine. But in 2016, he stepped out on his own—founding Domaine Joseph Colin with just over six hectares across nineteen appellations, stretching from Saint-Aubin to Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet.
Since then, he’s earned a reputation as one of Burgundy’s most exciting modern vignerons. His style is confident, precise and deliberately hands-off—eschewing excess manipulation in favour of purity and site transparency. Colin's wines aren’t about making a statement; they’re about letting the vineyards speak in their own dialect. In just a few vintages, his domaine has become a benchmark for the next wave of white Burgundy.
Philosophy
Joseph Colin’s approach is rooted in purity—both in the vineyard and the cellar. Farming is organic in practice, and only the healthiest fruit makes it to press. In the winery, there’s no bâtonnage, filtration or fining, and no sulphur is used until just before bottling. This minimal-intervention mindset is matched by technical precision, delivering wines that are vibrant, mineral and unmistakably expressive of place.
Each site is picked on the early side to preserve acidity and lift, resulting in wines that hum with energy. But this brightness is balanced by textural mid-palate richness, a hallmark of Colin’s style. Whether it’s the electric line of Saint-Aubin “En Remilly” or the sculpted power of his Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet, the wines never overreach—they stay honest to their terroir.
With holdings across some of the finest slopes in the Côte de Beaune, including a handful of Grand Crus, Colin’s portfolio is as deep as it is site-specific. From the altitude of Puligny’s “Le Trezin” to the muscle of Chassagne’s “Vide Bourse,” every bottle carries the quiet authority of a winemaker at the top of his game.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Bright and herbal
Punchy citrus with lemon, lime and hints of pineapple and fresh herbs.
PALATE
– Crisp and vibrant
Zesty acidity with sherbet edges and mouthwatering texture.
FINISH
– Tense and refreshing
Long, lime-driven finish with a mineral backbone.
Reviews & Accolades
“Attractive lemon and lime with a punchy, tangy Aligoté nose... vibrant, bouncy, far from over ripeness.” – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
“Perfumed... much more tension with a lime note to finish.” – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Aligote
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Vintage - 2023
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 12.5%
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