Mark Haisma Bourgogne Aligote 2021

Winery Background and History:

Mark Haisma is a micro-négociant based in Gevrey‑Chambertin, originally from Australia, who established his label in 2007. He collaborates with small growers, emphasizing minimal-intervention and drinkability. His Aligoté is crafted to reflect freshness and terroir-driven purity, earning praise from Burgundy Report for its vibrant, mineral-driven style  .

Producer and Wine Maker:

Haisma oversees vineyard sourcing, pressing, fermentation, and blending. The 2021 Aligoté was hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. The resulting wine highlights fruit clarity and crisp acidity with minimal aging, bottled early to preserve freshness.

Vineyards and Micro Climate:

Grapes are sourced from 50‑year‑old vines in lower‑lying plots of Morey‑Saint‑Denis, Meursault and Hautes‑Côtes‑de‑Nuits on clay‑limestone soils. The 2021 vintage saw balanced ripening, with warm days and cool nights preserving natural acidity and varietal purity.

Vinification & Aging Methods:

Hand‑picked fruit underwent careful pressing. Fermentation took place in stainless steel with native yeasts. The wine was bottled young without oak aging to emphasize vibrancy and varietal clarity.

Tasting Notes:

Pale straw hue with bright green reflections. The nose shows fresh green apple, citrus blossoms, flinty mineral and honeysuckle. The palate is crisp and sleek, with juicy orchard fruit, saline tension, and a clean, refreshing finish noted for its purity and drinkability  .

Food & Wine Pairing:

Ideal with seafood, especially shellfish, grilled fish, light appetizers, sushi, and soft cheeses. Its crisp acidity and mineral drive make it a versatile partner for fresh‑flavored dishes.

Service Methods and Temperatures:

Serve chilled at 8–10 °C in a medium‑stemmed white wine glass. No decanting required. Cooler serving enhances freshness and aromatic intensity.

Storage and Aging Potential:

Best consumed within 2–3 years of vintage under cool conditions. Cellaring up to 3–4 years may add subtle lees complexity while preserving vibrant acidity  .

Grape Varietals & percentage used:

Aligoté 100 %

ABV (Alcohol by Volume):

12.5 %