In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

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 Find cervelle de canut on TableJourney →
    The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean.
  • Salade lyonnaise Find salade lyonnaise on TableJourney →
    Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.
  • Chablis oysters
    The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.

History

Coche-Dury's Aligote is the most coveted example of the grape in Burgundy.

  1. 1940 — Domaine established

Facts

Producer
Domaine Coche-Dury
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

Scores

  • Burghound 89 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

aligote cult wine dry high acid light body medium term mood refreshing occasion aperitivo old world pairs with aperitif pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese price fine still white
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