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Farming is careful and pragmatic, with an emphasis on balance in the vineyard, controlled yields and preserving the identity of each parcel. In the cellar, winemaking remains traditional and restrained, with native fermentations where possible, gentle pressing and élevage in neutral vessels or lightly used oak depending on cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBourgogne Aligoté is sourced from limestone and clay vineyards within the broader Côte de Beaune zone, where cooler sites and higher elevation pockets favour freshness and linearity in this often overlooked variety. The vines are typically planted on well draining soils that help maintain acidity and aromatic precision, producing fruit with natural tension rather than weight. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, followed by élevage in stainless steel or neutral vessels to preserve purity, vibrancy and citrus driven expression. 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