Winery Francois MartenotBouzéron Aligoté Cuvée aux Moines
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Discover the grape variety: Aligoté
Aligoté is an ancient Burgundian grape variety (it has different names depending on the region in which it is grown: griset blanc in Beaune, giboudot blanc in the Chalonnais or troyen blanc in the Aube), mainly used in the production of Bourgogne-Aligoté, Bouzeron and Crémant-de-Bourgogne.aligoté is a medium-fine white grape variety, quite productive, which gives clear, acidic, fresh and light white wines. An anecdote often says that it was a member of the clergy named Kir who gave it its letters of nobility by adding it to blackcurrant cream to prepare an aperitif.produced on more than 1,600 hectares in Burgundy, aligoté has also been exported. It is also cultivated in Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Romania), California, Canada and Chile, representing more than 20,000 hectares in the world.
Informations about the Winery Francois Martenot
The Winery Francois Martenot is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 155 wines for sale in the of Bouzéron to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bouzéron
The wine region of Bouzéron is located in the region of Côte Chalonnaise of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet or the Louis Jadot - Domaine Gagey produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bouzéron are Aligoté, Chardonnay and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bouzéron often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, chalk or toasty and sometimes also flavors of brioche, almonds or cheese.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Perlant
Said of a slightly effervescent wine.
