Wines made from Aligoté grapes of Crémant de Bourgogne
Discover the best wines made with Aligoté as a single variety or as a blend of Crémant de Bourgogne.
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
Traditional-method sparkling, a direct alternative to Champagne. Fine, persistent bubbles, fresh nose of green apple, lemon, white flowers, brioche and almond, taut and elegant palate (9 months minimum on lees, often 12-24). Based on Chardonnay (freshness and finesse) and Pinot Noir (roundness and red fruits), sometimes Aligoté, Gamay and Melon. Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and fleshy rosé versions (strawberry, raspberry).
What are the typical flavors of the Aligoté grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 38% of Aligoté
- MicrobioPresent in 31% of Aligoté
- Citrus fruitPresent in 31% of Aligoté
- Non oakPresent in 24% of Aligoté
- OakPresent in 22% of Aligoté
- ApplesPresent in 20% of Aligoté
- CitrusPresent in 19% of Aligoté
- EarthPresent in 18% of Aligoté
- LemonPresent in 16% of Aligoté
- Green applePresent in 14% of Aligoté
- CreamPresent in 13% of Aligoté
- ToastyPresent in 12% of Aligoté
- PeachPresent in 12% of Aligoté
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Aligoté
- YeastPresent in 11% of Aligoté
- BriochePresent in 10% of Aligoté
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Aligoté
- PearPresent in 9% of Aligoté
- MineralityPresent in 8% of Aligoté
- GrapefruitPresent in 7% of Aligoté