Louis Latour - Bourgogne Aligote - 2025
Producer
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Bourgogne Aligote
UPC
0 26861 10056 7
Description
The Aligote grape variety is a traditional white grape of Burgundy. It gained fame in the 1940s when the then Mayor of Dijon, Canon Felix Kir, expressed such a liking for Aligote mixed with a measure of creme de cassis that it was named after him.
Terroir
Limestone
Harvest
Average vine age 30 years
Soil Limestone
Average yield 45 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
Soil Limestone
Average yield 45 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
Vinification
Fermentation Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing 8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats
Ageing 8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats
Ageing
8 to 10 months aging in stainless steel vats
Technical Data
Average vine age: 30 years
Average yield: 45 hl/ha
Average yield: 45 hl/ha
Tasting Notes
Pale yellow in color, this Bourgogne Aligote reveals a very aromatic nose of fresh almonds and quince. This balanced, focused wine has a lovely mineral taste on the finish.
Food Pairing
Food pairing: Aperitif - shellfish - charcuterie
Serving temperature: 50-54°F
Serving temperature: 50-54°F