Appellation: AOC Bourgogne Aligote (Burgundy region)
 
Terroir: Kimmeridgien from Jurassic , full of small fossilized oysters from the time when the sea covered the Paris Basin.
 
Grapes: Aligoté (100%)
 
Farming: Organic (non-certified)
 
Aromtics: An intense nose rich with flavours of acacia, hawthorn and peach.
 
Palate: The wine is rounded with aromas of white flowers accompanied with hints of citrus flavours, Beautifully balance and elegance between mouthwatering freshness and rich, intense fruitiness. The wine is supported by a superb fresh acidity.
 
About the wine: No one wanted to buy Aligoté vineyard in Saint Bris in the 90's. Today these +80 years old vines (planted in 1940's) make beautiful wines full of depth and elegance. Harvest at optimum maturity, destemming, sorting, pneumatic pressing. Aging is carried out for 12 to 18 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks before filtration and bottling. Unoaked.
 
When to drink: Drink now or in the next 8-10 years.
 
Service: 8 to 10 C degrees in large burgundy glass.
 
Food match: Serve as an aperitif or with oysters, tabouleh, steamed vegetables, goats cheese, Comte or Saint-Nectaire cheese.