Louis Latour - Bourgogne Aligote 2021
- Producer Maison Louis Latour
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Bourgogne Aligote
- UPC 0 15643 59608 7
Tasting notes
A pale yellow colour, the Burgundy Aligote 2016 reveals an aromatic nose of fresh hazelnuts and white flowers. The mouth is round with flavours of white fruits and a lovely mineral taste on the finish.
Cellaring Potential 2-5
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.
Food pairing
Aperitif - shellfish - charcuterie
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
