2023 Domaine Agnès Paquet Aligoté "Le Clou et La Plume"

Le Clou et la Plume is a Bourgogne Aligoté from Domaine Agnès Paquet, showcasing the pure expression of this grape variety from Burgundy's prestigious terroir. The wine is produced from two parcels: Les Plumes in the commune of Meursault on mostly clay soils, expressing the village's characteristic textural qualities, and Le Topo du Clou, a young vine parcel situated mid-slope in Meloisey in the Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune, rich in limestone. The Aligoté is elevated through barrel aging, gaining complexity and roundness while maintaining the chalky minerality typical of the region. The wine received a one-star rating in the 2026 Guide Hachette des Vins and is recommended for serving between 10-12°C.

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Specs

Type: White

Grapes: Aligoté

Winemaker: Agnès Paquet

Vintage: 2023

Geography

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Sub-region: Meursault; Meloisey

Vineyard: Les Plumes; Le Topo du Clou

Farming

Certified organic (Ecocert) since 2022, following a transition that began in 2019 with organic experimentation. The eight-hectare vineyard is cultivated with minimal intervention and sustainable practices, including manual soil plowing. Each parcel receives meticulous care with environmentally respectful methods.

Harvest

Hand-harvested grapes with whole-cluster pressing; manual work is essential, with particular attention during green work (May to July)

Fermentation

Temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation using native/indigenous yeasts; partial malolactic fermentation; long press cycles with whole clusters; sulfur added after malolactic fermentation

Aging

Aging in barrels (228L and 500L, primarily used oak) for 10-12 months; aging on fine lees for complexity, roundness, and minerality with no bâtonnage; elevated in cuve and in fût