{"product_id":"bourgogne-aligote-francois-mikulski-1998","title":"Bourgogne Aligoté François Mikulski 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine François Mikulski is a Meursault-based family winery with a unique origin story. The founder, François Mikulski, is of French-Polish descent. His father was Polish, and his mother came from the Boillot family, a central lineage in the wine history of Meursault. He inherited his vineyards from his grandfather, Claude Boillot, and his uncle was Pierre Boillot. François released his first vintage under his own name in 1991-1992 and has since run the estate alongside his wife, Marie-Pierre. The domain spans eight to nine hectares across Meursault and Volnay, encompassing an impressive array of Premier Crus. In the vineyards, the estate operates with a focus on lutte raisonnée and an organic approach to viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1998 white wine originates from the Bourgogne region in eastern France, an area historically shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped its countless terroirs. Stretching from Chablis in the north to the Mâconnais in the south, the region is renowned for its limestone soils. The 1998 vintage in this area is described as balanced and solid, achieving a score of 87 points. Specifically, the wine falls under the Bourgogne Aligoté Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, a regional classification established in 1937 that covers a vast geographical area including the Côte-d'Or, Yonne, Saône-et-Loire, and Rhône departments. The continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters, interacts with a subsoil primarily composed of limestone, marl, and clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the broader Burgundy region is dominated by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the Bourgogne Aligoté appellation is exclusively dedicated to the Aligoté grape. As one of Burgundy's oldest traditional grape varieties, it historically served as a regional alternative to the more geographically restricted village and cru classifications. This specific release was bottled directly at the estate and has an alcohol volume of 11.5 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"François Mikulski","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57670426886470,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1673_0d66df46-f257-4d46-9149-2e35f7191f63.jpg?v=1792578899","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/bourgogne-aligote-francois-mikulski-1998","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}