From Beaune: Burgundy Day Trip with 14 Wine Tastings
Embark on a guided wine tour from Beaune and allow a specialist to take you through the vineyards near Beaune and Nuits Saint Georges. Seize the chance to taste 14 win...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2032.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Burghound reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: citrus, herb, white flower, mineral
Palate: lemon, green apple, flint, saline
A cult Aligote far beyond its appellation, taut and saline with citrus, herbs and a stony finish.
What it pairs with
- Cervelle de canut The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean.More wines for cheese →Find cervelle de canut on TableJourney →
- Salade lyonnaise Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.More wines for vegetables and salads →Find salade lyonnaise on TableJourney →
- Chablis oysters The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.More wines for oysters →
With cheese
How to serve Bourgogne Aligote
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cervelle de canut, Salade lyonnaise, Chablis oysters. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Coche-Dury bottles Bourgogne Aligote from old-vine plots in and around Meursault, the domaine's home appellation since 1940.
- 1940Domaine established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Coche-Dury · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Aligote (100%)
- Classification
- Regional (Bourgogne Aligote, AOC)
- Oak
- Aged in older oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 120 to 300 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1940
Frequently asked about Bourgogne Aligote
What does Bourgogne Aligote taste like?
On the nose, citrus, herb, white flower, mineral. On the palate, lemon, green apple, flint, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A cult Aligote far beyond its appellation, taut and saline with citrus, herbs and a stony finish.
When should I drink Bourgogne Aligote?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bourgogne Aligote?
Cervelle de canut is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Salade lyonnaise and Chablis oysters. The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean.
What grapes are in Bourgogne Aligote?
The blend is Aligote (100%). The wine is classified as Regional (Bourgogne Aligote, AOC).
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