Renowned Belgian photographer and wine enthusiast Bernard Van Berg changed the course of his life in the early 2000s, settling in Meursault with his wife Judith to devote himself to winemaking. There, he took over a two-hectare vineyard planted with Chardonnay, Aligoté, Pinot Noir and Gamay, including vines dating back to 1950. The vineyard has been farmed organically, certified since 2008, without fertilisers or plant protection products. The vines are tended like a small garden, with the soils ploughed by horse. Naturally, yields are extremely low. The same natural approach continues in the winery, where there is no destemming, no added yeasts or enriching, and sulphur additions are kept to an absolute minimum. The wines are aged in new casks.

Aligoté, an unmissable grape variety native to Burgundy, first appeared in the region in the 17th century. This variety has the unique ability to adapt perfectly to its terroir, finely reflecting its finest qualities in each of cuvée. Domaine Bernard Van Berg produces a 100% Aligoté cuvée under the Vin de France designation. A guarantee of quality and expressiveness, this designation covers grapes that do not come from an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) or an Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP). In both the winery and the vineyard, the estate applies organic farming practices, combined with a natural, low-interventionist approach.
The crystal-clear colour displays a refined nose, combining notes of white fruit with hints of green apple. The round, generous mouthfeel is defined by intense fruity aromas, leading to a lively, concentrated finish. This cuvée will reveal its full aromatic potential in its youth.