From 2022, Dancer started working with a plot of organic, old-vine Aligoté in Meursault, and the quality has shot through the roof. It’s made the same way as the Vincent Dancer whites, with the fruit fermenting naturally with all its lees. There is no stirring, and the wine matures in large-format barrels over winter before resting in vat. It was racked just once and bottled unfiltered.
The 2023 is an absolute stunner, reaching heights that are extremely rare with this variety (and we import a few good ones!). It’s pulp-textured yet bright, loaded with golden apple, ripe pear and white apricot, plus a delicious leesy touch. There’s lovely freshness and chalky drive to go with the generosity and complexity of the fruit. Simply great Aligoté.