Domaine MussyBourgogne Aligoté
White wine
This wine generally goes well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Food and wine pairings with Bourgogne Aligoté
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The Bourgogne Aligoté of Domaine Mussy matches generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Details and technical informations about Domaine Mussy's Bourgogne Aligoté.
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 Domaine Mussy
The Domaine Mussy is one of wineries to follow in Bourgogne Aligoté.. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Bourgogne Aligoté to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bourgogne Aligoté
This regional appellation is the only one to mention a Grape variety name. There are as many aligotés as there are areas in Burgundy where they are made: in Pernand, they are supple and Fruity; in the Hautes-Côtes, they are fresh and lively; finally, those of Bouzeron have acquired a distinct appellation. This Dry white wine is a Decanter wine to be drunk Young. It is ideal for the kir, an aperitif composed of blackcurrant cream and fresh white wine.
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.
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The deal will see small-production wines of the Charles Lachaux négoce business offered exclusively to Crurated members, the new partners announced. Bottles will still be distributed separately to restaurants in several markets, they added. Lachaux is considered an exciting talent in a younger generation of Burgundy winemakers. Alongside overseeing viticultural changes at his family’s Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in recent years, he launched his namesake micro-négoce business in 2018. From 25 July, th ...
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The word of the wine: Full-bodied
A rich, concentrated wine that offers consistency in the mouth.
