Louis Latour - Bourgogne Aligote
2022
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Bourgogne Aligote
UPC
0 15643 59608 7
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.
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
Food pairing
Aperitif - shellfish - charcuterie
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.
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.
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