Maison Louis Latour Bourgogne Aligote 750 ML

The Aligoté 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 Aligoté mixed with a measure of crème de cassis that it was named after him. Fermentation - Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation Ageing - 8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats Tasting Note - Of a pale yellow color, our Bourgogne Aligoté 2018 reveals notes of almond paste, fresh almond and yellow fruits on the nose. It is round with almond notes on the finish. Food Pairing - Aperitif - shellfish - charcuterie Region - Bourgogne Village - Bourgogne Appellation - Bourgogne Aligoté Grape variety - Aligoté The Vine Average vine age - 30 years Soil - Limestone Average yield - 45 hl/ha Harvest - Hand picked Wine tips Cellaring Potential - 2-5 years Serving temperature 10-12°