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Louis Latour - Bourgogne Aligote2022

WHITE WINE

PUBLIC
March 2025
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Louis Latour - Bourgogne Aligote label
  • Producer Maison Louis Latour
  • Country France
  • Region Burgundy
  • Appellation Bourgogne Aligote
  • UPC 0 15643 59608 7

Technical Details

Description

The Aligote is the traditional white grape of Burgundy. It gained historical note in the 1940s
when the then Mayor of Dijon, Canon Felix Kir, expressed such a liking for Aligote mixed with
a measure of crème de cassis that it was named after him.

Food pairing

Aperitif - shellfish - charcuterie

Harvest

Average vine age 30 years
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

Tasting notes

This beautiful Bourgogne Aligoté has a bright and pale yellow color with green hues. Its nose reveals notes of lemon and fresh almond. Round on the palate, it unveils citrus aromas followed by almond notes. The elegant finish is mineral, crisp and very nicely balanced.