Domaine des Rouges Queues - L'Aligator Bourgogne Aligoté

Domaine des Rouges QueuesL'Aligator Bourgogne Aligoté

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The L'Aligator Bourgogne Aligoté of Domaine des Rouges Queues is a white wine from the region of Bourgogne Aligoté of Burgundy.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese.

Taste structure of the L'Aligator Bourgogne Aligoté from the Domaine des Rouges Queues

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the L'Aligator Bourgogne Aligoté of Domaine des Rouges Queues in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Domaine des Rouges Queues's L'Aligator Bourgogne Aligoté.

Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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.

Last vintages of this wine

L'Aligator Bourgogne Aligoté - 2017
In the top 100 of of Bourgogne Aligoté wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
L'Aligator Bourgogne Aligoté - 2015
In the top 100 of of Bourgogne Aligoté wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of L'Aligator Bourgogne Aligoté from Domaine des Rouges Queues are 2015, 2017

Informations about the Domaine des Rouges Queues

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Bourgogne Aligoté in the region of Burgundy

The Domaine des Rouges Queues is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Bourgogne Aligoté to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 90000 of of France wines
In the top 25000 of of Bourgogne Aligoté wines
In the top 95000 of white wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

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 word of the wine: Old

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