Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Aligote 2021 AOC 0.75l

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Aligote 2021 AOC 0.75l is a white Burgundy wine that invites you to discover the purity of the Aligoté grape in a context where the precision of the terroir does not sacrifice aromatic luminosity. Born from attention to the soil and respect for family tradition, the wine presents a clear character and an elegant texture, capable of accompanying convivial but also reflective moments, from an aperitif to a meal based on light fish or fresh cheeses. The history of Domaine Sylvain Cathiard is intertwined with a vision of a family business, where the care of the vineyard marries with a winery that favors a measured and respectful approach to the environment. The company's identity is based on the interpretation of the terroir as a dialogue between soil, climate, and the hand of man, with a desire to tell in every sip the story of a select parcel and a working philosophy that favors the slowness necessary to achieve elegance. Among its distinctive features are the unostentatious management of yields, the use of natural yeasts, and cellar management geared toward preserving vibrant acidity and subtle minerality, characteristics that differentiate this bottle from other interpretations of Aligoté. Its sensory characteristics are revealed in its luminous straw color, with greenish reflections pigmented by age, and in its bouquet, which reveals notes of citrus, hawthorn, a hint of walnut, and a mineral trace of wet stone. The palate is fresh, with savory tension and an elegant texture, evolving toward a long, clean finish that invites the next sip. Within the producer's portfolio, the 2021 Aligoté is positioned as a noble entry into a line that includes other expressions of the terroir and serves as an initial interpretation of Cathiard's stylistic signature, while also offering a gateway for those wishing to explore the complexity of the less commemorative yet profoundly authentic Burgundy. In closing, this wine represents a choice consistent with the STELT positioning: sober, rigorous and highly capable of describing a territory in the most essential and refined way possible.