Other Aligoté wines from Burgundy are restricted to the regional appellation Bourgogne Aligoté AOC, and all other white Burgundy wines from communal appellations (except Saint Bris AOC) are Chardonnay-based.
The wines of this appellation are more similar in style and fruit characteristics to Pinot gris than to Chardonnay.
The wines tend to be light bodied with subtle spice notes that are usually most vibrant up to five years after vintage.
The AOC regulations require 100% Aligoté for Bouzeron, and a planting density of at least 8,000 vines per hectare.
The allowed base yield is 55 hectoliter per hectare, and the grapes must reach a maturity of at least 9.5 per cent potential alcohol.