2021 Aline Beaune Bourgogne Blanc

Region: Saint-Vallerin < Côte Chalonnaise, <Burgundy, FranceGrapes: ChardonnayVineyard/Cellar Stats: certified organic farming (as of 2020) withbiodynamic practices, clay-limestone soil; aged in tank;bottled unfined/unfiltered with minimal So2; 12.5% ABV; 166 casesAline Beauné is a young female winemaker we've got our eye on. As the winemaker of a fancy Burgundy producer, Château de la Crée, for 15 years, Aline established herself as a top-tier winemaker in Côte Chalonnaise. In 2018, when the lease expired on 5 hectares of prime vineyards in the commune of Saint-Vallerin, she jumped at the chance to strike out on her own and took over the vines. The previous tenantshad been farming responsibly, but Aline knew she could do better. She immediately transitioned to organic farming, and now also implements biodynamic treatments for vine health.This wine is classic white Burgundy, beautifully structured with golden apple and lemon, hazelnuts, pear, and sea salt.   Aline produces just 2