Bourgogne Aligoté
- RegionBourgogne
- VillageBourgogne
- AppellationBourgogne Aligoté
- Grape varietyAligoté
The Vine
- Average vine age 30 years
- SoilLimestone
- Average yield45 hl/ha
- HarvestHand picked
Wine tips
- Cellaring Potential2-5 years
- Serving temperature 10-12°
Description
- The Aligoté grape variety is a traditional white grape of Burgundy. It gained historical note in the 1940s when the, then Mayor of Dijon, Canon Felix Kir, expressed such a liking for Aligoté mixed with a measure of crème de cassis that it was named after him.
Vinification & Ageing
- FermentationTraditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
- Ageing8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats
Wine tasting
- Tasting NoteOur Bourgogne Aligoté 2014 reveals a bright pale yellow color. The nose is floral with notes of honeysuckle and white flowers. On the palate, a lot of roundness and white fruits aromas.
- Food PairingAperitif - shellfish - charcuterie.
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