Aloxe-Corton 'Les Caillettes', Domaine d'Alussia, 2023

An address on a new trajectory and definitely a name to watch - we are excited to introduce Domaine d'Alussia for the first time to Honest Grapes club members.

Winemaker Alexandra Wilson joined the domaine in August 2024, bringing valuable experience from her time with Benjamin Leroux and, before that, fellow Australian winemaker Jane Eyre. The team also benefits from the expertise of Bernard Zito, a renowned consultant and specialist in organic and biodynamic viticulture, aptly described by Winehog's Steen Öhman as “The Swiss Army knife of the Burgundy wine world.”

The domaine combines its own vineyards with contracts from trusted growers, offering a diverse range of wines. Notable holdings include a vineyard in Aloxe-Corton near the winery and three Premier Cru sites: Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pommard, and a prized 0.3-hectare plot in Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les Referts'.

"Aloxe-Corton is underrated! Our Caillettes vineyard greets at arrival to the winery and showcases a village wine we are proud to have. Incredibly fragrant aromas of bright red fruit, morello cherry and dried cranberries jump from the glass. These follow through to the palate and are accompanied by ripe raspberry, ripe strawberry and some vanilla spice from the barrels. Good length and smooth tannins. After alcoholic fermentation the grapes were pressed directly to tank before being transferred to barrel (no new oak) for ageing. The vines are managed biodynamically and ploughed by horse. Best enjoyed in its youth."
Winemaker's note