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ALB0522WW
Reconaissance
2022
Burgundy
Organic Farming
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

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Burgundy is a long and complex strip of regions, sub-regions, villages and vineyards stretching from Dijon in the north to Macon in the south. It producers, along with perhaps one or two other regions, the most sought after wines in the word sometimes selling for tens of thousands of pounds. But for a few exceptions the reds are Pinot Noir and the whites are Chardonnay, but it is the micro-climate, soils and winemaking that makes the wine so interesting, unique and varied in style and quality. It is the most terroir driven region of France and with its continental climate that varies much from year to year, vintage variation in the wines is everything.

Whilst 2018 may well be Aline Beauné’s first ever solo vintage, she’s no stranger to winemaking in the Cote Chalonnaise. For 15 years she has been heading up the winemaking for Château de la Crée (a domaine based in nearby Santenay) when a few years ago she decided it was time to do it all herself. So when the Buxy co-operative’s lease on 5ha of her families 12ha of Montagny vines came to an end she jumped at the chance. Her 5ha are found in the commune of Saint-Vallerin and are split between; 12.5% Aligoté, 25% Bourgogne Blanc, 50% Montagny Villages and 12.5% Montagny 1er cru Chazelle. Aline really is just at the beginning of her journey and with her skills and experience, excellent vines as her raw materials, and a modern vision and passion to build and develop her wines I think she’ll take them a long way.

Tasting note: Very subtle nose with hints of citrus and mineral notes. A very delicate use of Alsatian oak provides a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Very long finish on the palate with lots of energy, helped by the 35 year old vines. Very stony.
Winemaking Detail: pneumatic press, setling during 24-48 hours with cold temperatures. Then alcoholic fermentation in Alsatian foudre only (no new oak), with natural yeasts. 12 months of ageing, then after the racking 3 more months in tank to clarify and prepare for the bottling. Aline: "This cuvée was born from the 2022 harvest; it comes from a plot in the heart of the village, next to my grandmother's house, where it all began. This cuvée is a tribute to the work of the past and the efforts made, which allow me to be here today. It is now my turn to take care of this heritage!"
Features Lemon Lime Lemon thyme Stony Acidity

Features Acidity, Lemon, Lemon thyme, Lime, Long, Stony,
Tasting note Very subtle nose with hints of citrus and mineral notes. A very delicate use of Alsatian oak provides a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Very long finish on the palate with lots of energy, helped by the 35 year old vines. Very stony.
Drink with
Baked white fish, Chicken pie, Mushrooms,

Wine details

Country France
Region Burgundy
Producer Aline Beauné
Wine Name Reconaissance
Colour White
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2022
Main Grape Chardonnay
Other Grapes
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 2075
Aging 12 months in Alsatian oak then 3 months SST
Soil Clay with limestone; marl and small flat stones
Time to drink Now - 2028
Winemaking Detail pneumatic press, setling during 24-48 hours with cold temperatures. Then alcoholic fermentation in Alsatian foudre only (no new oak), with natural yeasts. 12 months of ageing, then after the racking 3 more months in tank to clarify and prepare for the bottling. Aline: "This cuvée was born from the 2022 harvest, it comes from a plot in the heart of the village, next to my grandmother's house, where it all began. This cuvée is a tribute to the work of the past and the efforts made, which allow me to be here today. It is now my turn to take care of this heritage!"

ALB0522WW
Aline Beauné
Reconaissance
2022
Burgundy
Organic Farming
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

Burgundy is a long and complex strip of regions, sub-regions, villages and vineyards stretching from Dijon in the north to Macon in the south. It producers, along with perhaps one or two other regions, the most sought after wines in the word sometimes selling for tens of thousands of pounds. But for a few exceptions the reds are Pinot Noir and the whites are Chardonnay, but it is the micro-climate, soils and winemaking that makes the wine so interesting, unique and varied in style and quality. It is the most terroir driven region of France and with its continental climate that varies much from year to year, vintage variation in the wines is everything.

Whilst 2018 may well be Aline Beauné’s first ever solo vintage, she’s no stranger to winemaking in the Cote Chalonnaise. For 15 years she has been heading up the winemaking for Château de la Crée (a domaine based in nearby Santenay) when a few years ago she decided it was time to do it all herself. So when the Buxy co-operative’s lease on 5ha of her families 12ha of Montagny vines came to an end she jumped at the chance. Her 5ha are found in the commune of Saint-Vallerin and are split between; 12.5% Aligoté, 25% Bourgogne Blanc, 50% Montagny Villages and 12.5% Montagny 1er cru Chazelle. Aline really is just at the beginning of her journey and with her skills and experience, excellent vines as her raw materials, and a modern vision and passion to build and develop her wines I think she’ll take them a long way.

Tasting note: Very subtle nose with hints of citrus and mineral notes. A very delicate use of Alsatian oak provides a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Very long finish on the palate with lots of energy, helped by the 35 year old vines. Very stony.
Winemaking Detail: pneumatic press, setling during 24-48 hours with cold temperatures. Then alcoholic fermentation in Alsatian foudre only (no new oak), with natural yeasts. 12 months of ageing, then after the racking 3 more months in tank to clarify and prepare for the bottling. Aline: "This cuvée was born from the 2022 harvest; it comes from a plot in the heart of the village, next to my grandmother's house, where it all began. This cuvée is a tribute to the work of the past and the efforts made, which allow me to be here today. It is now my turn to take care of this heritage!"
Features Lemon Lime Lemon thyme Stony Acidity

Features Acidity, Lemon, Lemon thyme, Lime, Long, Stony,
Tasting note Very subtle nose with hints of citrus and mineral notes. A very delicate use of Alsatian oak provides a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Very long finish on the palate with lots of energy, helped by the 35 year old vines. Very stony.
Drink with
Baked white fish, Chicken pie, Mushrooms,

Wine details

Country France
Region Burgundy
Producer Aline Beauné
Wine Name Reconaissance
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2022
Main Grape Chardonnay
Other Grapes
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 2075
Aging 12 months in Alsatian oak then 3 months SST
Soil Clay with limestone; marl and small flat stones
Time to drink Now - 2028
Winemaking Detail pneumatic press, setling during 24-48 hours with cold temperatures. Then alcoholic fermentation in Alsatian foudre only (no new oak), with natural yeasts. 12 months of ageing, then after the racking 3 more months in tank to clarify and prepare for the bottling. Aline: "This cuvée was born from the 2022 harvest, it comes from a plot in the heart of the village, next to my grandmother's house, where it all began. This cuvée is a tribute to the work of the past and the efforts made, which allow me to be here today. It is now my turn to take care of this heritage!"