Aligoté may play second fiddle to Chardonnay in Burgundy, but it's popularity is gaining pace among the region's vigneron, international sommelier set and curious wine explorers.
Much of this is down to a warming climate. Relative to Chardonnay, Aligoté ripens late, retaining electric acidity and typically a degree or two less alcohol. Qualities that are now playing to its advantage. Naturally, the varietal wants to bear high yields, but planted in poor soils (limestone rich) and from sought-after old vine sites, it can produce brilliant wine of complexity, a coolness of fruit expression and livewire tension.
We're certainly on board. Check out this Explorer Pack for six top expressions.
Artwork credit to Les Aligoteurs, a group of Burgundy vigneron set on raising the profile of this old Burgundian varietal.
Domaine René Bouvier Bourgogne Aligoté 'Vielles Vignes' 2022 - R 720pb
Domaine René Bouvier Bourgogne Aligoté 'Vielles Vignes' Sans Soufre 2021 - R 706pb
Domaine Jacqueson Bouzeron 'Les Cordères' 2022 - R 796pb
Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Aligoté 'Petits Poiriers' 2024 - R 624pb
Domaine Guy Amiot et Fils Bourgogne Aligoté 'Les Grands Champs 2021 - R 600pb
Domaine Guy Amiot et Fils Bouzeron 'Les Bouillottes' - R 715pb
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