Domaine Jean & Gilles Lafouge is a long established family estate based in Auxey Duresses in the Côte de Beaune, where the Lafouge family has farmed vineyards for multiple generations. Now led by Jean and Gilles Lafouge, the domaine works across Auxey Duresses and neighbouring communes including Meursault and Volnay, with a focus on classical, site expressive Burgundy. The vineyards are rooted in limestone and marl dominated soils that sit on the transitional slopes between the higher Auxey valley and the more renowned Côte de Beaune villages. 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.
Bourgogne 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. The wine shows bright aromas of lemon zest, green apple and white flowers, with subtle saline and flinty undertones. The palate is crisp and energetic, driven by high natural acidity, a light phenolic grip and a clean, mineral finish that reflects both the variety’s inherent freshness and the limestone influence of the Côte de Beaune terroir.
Origin Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune, France
Grapes Aligoté
Vintage 2023
Alcohol 12.0%
Style Fresh, linear, mineral white
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Native yeast fermentation, stainless steel and neutral vessel élevage, minimal intervention to preserve freshness and acidity
Notes Sustainable Viticulture
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
