Aligoté

Burgundy’s “other” white grape
More rarely encountered than Chardonnay

Aligoté first emerged in Burgundy in the 17th century, the result of a cross between Gouais Blanc and Pinot Noir. It also shares its origins with Chardonnay.

While it has historically suffered from being compared to its sibling grape, Chardonnay, it has also been planted in certain prestigious appellations such as Corton-Charlemagne and Montrachet. It flourishes on the best hillsides, producing bigger, more plentiful grape clusters than Chardonnay.

In 1937, along with the other Burgundy AOCs, the Aligoté grape received a first sign of recognition, with the creation of the Régionale AOC, Bourgogne Aligoté, which was authorized to be produced throughout Burgundy.

We love Aligoté and are glad it is regaining recognition and appreciated by wine lovers for its lightly floral aromas, combination of citrus fruitiness and flinty minerality and, above all, its vivid, mouthwatering acidity. It ages very well and is a perfect pairing for fresh seafood, salads and cheese plates.
 

We have several bottles in the store currently to help explore this unique Burgundy grape, buy a bottle for the weekend or a few to do a comparative tasting -
Domaine Remi Jobard
Sylvain Pataille
Henri Prudhon & Fils
Alice & Olivier DeMoor
Chanterêves, Les Chagniots
Bitouzet-Prieur, Les Grandes Terres