Domaine d`Alussia 2025… new but historic name

Second visit to Domaine d`Alussia now to taste the delightful 2025 vintage. Not all wines are ready to taste, but most are already showing well. 2025 are just delicious.

The old Domaine Mischief and Mayhem

Alexandra Wilson is the relatively new winemaker at Alussia – the former Domaine Mischief and Mayhem.

According to legend, the mighty hill of Corton, was first planted to vines by the Emperor Charlemagne in 775 AD. By the ninth century, the most important settlement was known as Alussia. Over the centuries the wines have changed, and the name gradually evolved to be Aloxe. In 1862, the name Corton was added, and the commune is now known as Aloxe-Corton.

Mischief and Mayhem was a small estate in Aloxe-Corton owned by an English/Australian group who, like many others, tried to live their dream of producing wine in Burgundy. I have bumped into the wines from this estate from time to time. Sometimes, they show well. Other times, they are more floating into oblivion.

Now, new owners have taken over, renamed the estate to Alussia, and changed the winemaking team.

The new winemaker is Alexandra Wilson, niece of Jane Eyre, and she previously worked for Jane Eyre and Benjamin Leroux – small world indeed.

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Now we have reached the 2025 vintage … a treat to taste … after a complex start in 2024, where Alexandra made quite impressive whites.

I will, in the ratings of the 2025 vintage … and moving forward … focus on correct ripeness of the wines … wines that are fresh and léger, with energy and tension. Wines without these qualities will not be recommended … and receive a rather lukewarm review or simply be omitted from the reviews of the domaine.

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Bourgogne Aligoté 2025

One of two Aligotés … this one made in INOX … pure and crystal clear. A delightful glass … the stainless steel elevage does work well with the slightly generous 2025. I like it … pure and fresh. Bottled in May 2026.

(Drink from 2026) – Very Good – (88p) –

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Côteaux Bourguignons En Bollery 2025

Downtown (below the national road) Vosne/Vougeot. 50% Clayver elevage does help control the 2025 richness … it is pure and delicious… good elevage choise … works better than the 2024.

(Drink from 2026) – Very Good – (88p) –

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Côte de Nuits village 2025

In the centre of Corgoloin/Comblanchien, we find some lovely vineyards. The white from the Montagne vineyard near the Thiriet house on the hill is vivid and frais. Phenolics are very good, with an almost perfect ripeness … works well for my palate.

(Drink from 2026) – Very Good – (89p) –

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