Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Aligote 2022 AOC 0.75l

Aligoté 2022 by Domaine Sylvain Cathiard, AOC Bourgogne Aligoté, in a 0.75-liter bottle, is a wine that showcases terroir and craftsmanship, designed for those seeking a restrained freshness without sacrificing definition and Burgundy identity. Presentation: a pale straw-yellow color, greenish highlights, and a vibrant luminosity that previews the transparency of the fruit. Producer history and company identity: Domaine Sylvain Cathiard was born from the legacy of a family deeply rooted in the Côte de Nuits, but has transformed into a contemporary winery capable of combining tradition and agronomic rigor, with a sensitivity to terroir that permeates every decision. Production philosophy and approach: a restrained approach is favored, harvests carefully calibrated for the physiological ripening of the grapes, yield management geared toward preserving freshness and minerality, and a minimally interventionist cellar, where the watchword is cleanliness of the fruit. Distinctive features and uniqueness compared to other similar producers: Cathiard's Aligoté stands out for its aromatic precision and clarity that remain clear even in less than exceptional vintages, offering a tension that supports an elegant and understated profile; stylistic and sensorial characteristics described narratively: on the palate, a light texture is perceived, a lively acidic push that supports notes of green apple, ripe citrus, and a hint of saline minerality, with a clean and slightly savory finish that invites further drinking; role of the wine in the producer's portfolio: it is positioned as a refined entry to the range, capable of accompanying appetizers, light fish, and vegetables, while also offering food for thought between one vintage and the next; final sentence consistent with the STELT positioning: within the Domaine Sylvain Cathiard philosophy, Aligoté 2022 represents an original Burgundy piece that enhances the purity of the fruit and the tension of the terroir, in line with the STELT spirit of measured elegance, attention to authenticity, and sensorial rigor.