Wines made from Aligoté grapes of Coteaux Bourguignons
Discover the best wines made with Aligoté as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux Bourguignons.
More informations about the variety Aligoté
Lively, taut whites with chiselled acidity and an airy palate, with aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, fresh almond and chalky notes. Typically saline finish. Star of Bouzeron AOC (the only single-variety aligoté appellation) and Bourgogne Aligoté AOC. Also used in Crémant de Bourgogne and the iconic kir cocktail (with blackcurrant liqueur). Historic Burgundian variety, a cross of pinot noir × gouais blanc, half-sibling of chardonnay.
More informations about the region of Burgundy
Burgundy regional AOC (2011, formerly Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire) covering all Burgundy from Chablis to Beaujolais. Accessible, convivial expression of regional diversity. Supple reds with notes of cherry, raspberry and sweet spices (fine Pinot Noir, fruity Gamay atypical in Burgundy, structuring César), light tannins - everyday wines. Fresh, straight whites: round Chardonnay, lively citrusy Aligoté, saline Melon.
What are the typical flavors of the Aligoté grape variety?
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Aligoté
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Aligoté
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Aligoté
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Aligoté
- OakPresent in 1% of Aligoté
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Aligoté
- EarthPresent in 1% of Aligoté