{"title":"Domaine d'Alussia","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine d'Alussia represents a compelling new chapter in the heart of Aloxe-Corton, born from the restructuring of the former Domaine Mischief and Mayhem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of this evolution is Australian winemaker Alexandra Wilson, who took full control of the winemaking and harvest in 2024. Wilson brings a serious pedigree to the estate, having cut her teeth alongside her aunt, Jane Eyre, and the legendary Benjamin Leroux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine manages several organically certified and biodynamic plots across the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, including prime holdings in Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pommard, and a rare 0.3ha sliver of Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Les Referts’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking closely with organic specialist Bernard Zito, Wilson has pivoted the house style toward a more modern, transparent aesthetic. In the cellar, the heavy-handed oak of the past has been dialed back in favour of a more technical and thoughtful approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilson utilises a mix of older French oak and ceramic \"Clayver\" balls to build sophisticated texture and mid-palate weight without masking the high-toned fruit purity. The resulting wines - from the vibrant, saline Bourgogne Aligoté to the structural yet silky Pommard - are defined by their freshness and \"crunch\". For those following the new generation of talent in Burgundy, Alussia is a name firmly on the map as a producer to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-domaine-dalussia-bourgogne-aligote","title":"2023 Domaine d'Alussia Bourgogne Aligote","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine d’Alussia is a name you’re going to be hearing a lot more of. Formerly known as Mischief \u0026amp; Mayhem, the estate has been totally reimagined under new ownership and the leadership of Alexandra Wilson. Alex is an Aussie winemaker who really knows her way around a cellar, having spent years working with legends like Benjamin Leroux and her aunt, Jane Eyre. She’s now teamed up with organic guru Bernard Zito to bring a real sense of precision and care back to this historic corner of Aloxe-Corton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer first crack at the Aligoté is a far cry from the simple, sharp styles you might have come across before. Alex isn't looking for a \"thin\" white; she wants something with a bit of heart. By using a mix of older barrels and ceramic \"Clayvers,\" she’s managed to keep that bright, electric acidity while building in a really pleasing weight and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it’s all about lemon zest and crunchy green apple, but there’s this great sea-salt tang and a slightly waxy feel that keeps it interesting. It’s an understated, high-quality white that shows exactly what Aligoté can do when it’s treated with the same respect as a top-flight Chardonnay. This is a producer on a very cool trajectory, and we’re stoked to be showing Alex’s work here for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Depth of aroma – quite vibrant, with ripe citrus. This has scale in the mouth too – cushioned, quite complex – easy but tasty wine – the oak a little more obvious in the finish, the last impression with a little chalky texture…\"\u003cbr\u003e- Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Domaine d'Alussia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43264612630571,"sku":"2023 Domaine d'Alussia Bourgogne Aligote","price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023Domained_AlussiaBourgogneAligote.png?v=1775799899"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-dalussia-coteaux-bourguignons-blanc-en-bollery","title":"2023 Domaine d'Alussia Coteaux Bourguignons Blanc en Bollery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe name \"En Bollery\" should ring a few bells for anyone who knows their way around the Côte de Nuits. This parcel sits literally across the road from the legendary Clos de Vougeot. While Coteaux Bourguignons can sometimes be a bit of a simple \"catch-all\" category, this is a serious wine that clearly benefits from its high-rent neighbours. Alexandra Wilson treats this fruit with the same focus as the domaine’s top-tier crus, and it shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlex’s background with Benjamin Leroux and Jane Eyre is evident in the way she’s handled this wine. She’s looking for depth and presence here, using a mix of ceramic \"Clayvers\" and older oak to build a silky, textural mouthfeel without losing that mineral drive. It’s got that lovely weight you expect from great white Burgundy, but it stays incredibly fresh and vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find plenty of white florals and ripe citrus on the nose, leading into a palate that feels expansive but tightly controlled, with a distinct saline hit on the finish. It’s a vivacious, harmonious white that punches well above its weight class—a perfect look at the style Alex is bringing to the new Alussia project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine d'Alussia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43264613154859,"sku":"2023 Domaine d'Alussia Coteaux Bourguignons Blanc en Bollery","price":74.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023Domained_AlussiaCoteauxBourguignonsBlancenBollery.png?v=1775799924"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-dalussia-cotes-de-nuits-villages-la-toppe-citeau","title":"2023 Domaine d'Alussia Cotes de Nuits Villages La Toppe Citeau","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Wilson continues her impressive debut at the renamed Domaine d’Alussia with this \"La Toppe Citeau.\" Sourced from the northern reaches of the Côte de Nuits, this is a site that really benefits from the steady, thoughtful farming Alexandra and the Zito team have implemented. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, Alex is moving away from the heavy-handed oak of the past. For this 2023, she’s focused on preserving the \"crunch\" of the Pinot fruit. It’s been handled gently to keep the tannins fine and lacy, allowing the vineyard's natural fragrance to lead the way. It’s a transparent, pretty red that doesn't try too hard, which is exactly where its charm lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a hit of wild strawberry and red cherry, but there’s a lovely savoury, earthy undertone that grounds the wine. It’s got that classic Côte de Nuits spice and a refreshing, mineral-edged finish. This is a bright, vivacious Pinot that’s ready to enjoy now, showing off the cleaner, more elegant trajectory that Alussia is now firmly on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is deep, plush and attractively reductive. Direct, taught, juicy – that’s invigorating and ultra-delicious – bravo!!\"\u003cbr\u003e- Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Domaine d'Alussia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43264615022635,"sku":"2023 Domaine d'Alussia Cotes de Nuits Villages La Toppe Citeau","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023Domained_AlussiaCotesdeNuitsVillagesLaToppeCiteau.png?v=1775799887"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-dalussia-savigny-les-beaune-les-bas-liards","title":"2023 Domaine d'Alussia Savigny les Beaune Les Bas Liards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"Les Bas Liards\" plot sits at the foot of the slope in Savigny, a spot known for producing some of the most approachable and supple wines in the village. Under the new direction of Alexandra Wilson, it’s been turned into something truly elegant. Having cut her teeth with names like Benjamin Leroux and Jane Eyre (Alex's aunt), Alex brings a real lightness of touch here, moving away from the more rustic, earthy styles Savigny is sometimes known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is all about purity and \"crunch.\" Alex has dialed back the new oak significantly, focusing instead on gentle extraction to keep the tannins lacy and fine. With the help of Bernard Zito’s organic expertise in the vines, the fruit arrived at the cellar in such good nick that it didn't need much tinkering. It’s a harmonious, transparent red that feels completely unforced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a lovely perfume of fresh red cherries and wild raspberries, with just a hint of sweet spice adding a bit of detail. On the palate, it’s silky and vibrant—a signature of the new Alussia style. It’s a pretty, sophisticated Pinot that’s built for early enjoyment, proving that when you focus on the fruit and the site, the results are just flat-out delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Supple, concentrated, beautifully textured – that is absolutely delicious – warming in the glass shows an extra (barrel) caramel style in the finish. The nose needs to flower for the wine to be to be truly excellent, likewise with an oaky caramel finish that would have me waiting for 2-3 years – but I expect it will be completely delicious…\"\u003cbr\u003e- Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Domaine d'Alussia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43264615776299,"sku":"2023 Domaine d'Alussia Savigny les Beaune Les Bas Liards","price":104.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023Domained_AlussiaSavignylesBeauneLesBasLiards.png?v=1775799845"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-dalussia-savigny-aux-gravains-1er-cru","title":"2023 Domaine d'Alussia Savigny Aux Gravains 1er Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"Aux Gravains\" Premier Cru sits on a gentle, gravelly mid-slope in Savigny-lès-Beaune - a site prized for its ability to produce Pinot Noir with serious \"bones\" and mineral tension. At the helm of the reimagined Domaine d’Alussia is Alexandra Wilson, an Australian winemaker who honed her craft alongside luminaries like Benjamin Leroux and her aunt, Jane Eyre. Her approach here is all about transparency, allowing the vineyard's natural energy to shine through without the interference of heavy-handed winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Gravains\" refers to the gravelly, sandy soils of the plot, which usually translates to a more refined, chalky tannin structure. Alex has leaned into this character, utilizing her signature light touch in the cellar to ensure the wine’s natural vibrancy remains the focus. By dialing back the new oak and working closely with organic specialist Bernard Zito in the vines, she has produced a wine that feels sophisticated and incredibly pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile leads with high-toned aromas of rose petals and red cherries, supported by a deeper, more brooding undercurrent of spice and wet stone. On the palate, it’s vibrant and supple, with ultra-fine tannins that provide a sense of quiet authority and impressive length. 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Under the direction of Alexandra Wilson, this traditional power is being refined into something much more graceful and energetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving worked with Jane Eyre (her aunt) and Benjamin Leroux, Alex knows how to manage the \"muscle\" of Aloxe-Corton without letting the tannins become rustic. The 2023 was handled with a focus on fruit purity, using gentle extraction and carefully chosen oak to frame the wine rather than dominate it. With organic specialist Bernard Zito overseeing the vines, there’s a real sense of health and vibrancy in the fruit that shines through in the finished bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find deep aromas of black cherry and redcurrant mixed with violets and a cool, earthy mineral note. On the palate, it’s broad and confident, showing the typical Aloxe grip but with a much silkier, more rounded texture than you might expect from this appellation. 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