VARIETAL
The Aligoté is the only grape variety in the Bourgogne Aligoté wines.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Golden green.
Bouquet: Fresh, tonic, mineral and fruity (citrus).
Palate: Pleasant liveliness and nice fruitiness mix together perfectly. A duo that brings freshness and firmness.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
This wine will be the ideal accompaniment to a plate of seafood, as well as sushi and sashimi. It also pairs well with a tsukemono, asparagus in cream sauce, avocado purée, a plate of cured meats, spinach in cream, fried or grilled fish, and with a Comté cheese. Also excellent as an apéritif, served with a splash of Cassis liquor – this famous drink is called the « Kir ».
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Serve at a temperature around 11-12°C. (51-53°F.).
AGEING POTENTIAL
Enjoy this wine while it is young, in its first years, in order to take advantage of all of its freshness.
ORIGIN
The area of the Bourgogne Aligoté appellation is entwined with that of the Bourgogne appellation. It spreads across 384 villages of the Yonne, Côte d’Or, Saône & Loire, and Rhône departments. Starting in the North, from the region of Chablis and Auxerre, to the South in the region of Macon, and passing through the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise, the Bourgogne Aligoté wines stem from very diverse terroirs.
This appellation is produced from a single grape variety, the Aligoté, known in Burgundy since the 17th century. This unique grape variety is not very common in the rest of the world; it covers 1500 hectares in Burgundy.
VINIFICATION AND MATURING
After a controlled pressing, the musts are left to settle then the wine is fermented in thermos regulated stainless steel tank under selected yeast.
The maturing process takes place on stainless steel tank on lees during 6 to 8 months.
Vintage : 2024
The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, with excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to heavy disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of the winegrowers. Frost and hail also caused significant damage, particularly in regions such as Chablis and Auxerrois.
Yields were severely affected, with drops of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise held up better, with more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, a reminder of the difficult harvests in 2021.
The late harvest necessitated rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached good ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The elegant whites are reminiscent of 2022.
Initial tastings reveal promising wines, with concentrated aromas and a fine structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.
