Domaine Castagnie - Aligote 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Domaine Castagnie
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Varietal	Aligote
Vintage	2020
Sku	82969
Size	750ml

 

Domaine Jerome Castagnier

Location: Morey Saint Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Size: 4 ha (9.88 ac)
Viticulture: Lutte intégrée Defined as 'Reasonable battle' - practicing organic & bio-dynmaic methods, though not certified) with biodynamic methods
Vinification: Whites directly pressed, reds mostly de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged in barrel (0-50% new oak depending on appellation and vintage).

The domaine is run by Jerome and Jocelyne Castagnier who
work the 4 hectares of vines. At the heart of the Côte de Nuits, no fewer than 4 Grand Crus are produced on the prestigious soils of
Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-St-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny and Vougeot. With a permanent concern for quality and respectful of the environment, harvesting by hand preceded by thinning out the grapes, traditional fermentation and maturing in oak barrels for 18 months, enable them to produce these great Bourgogne wines. The estate uses biodynamics and environmentally-friendly techniques.

Bourgogne aligoté is a delicious white wine that is young, stylish and is a little different. It is pale gold in color and offers a well-balanced taste, and ranges from a fruity bouquet with notes of apple and lemon to a more floral palette. In the mouth, this vibrant wine tickles the taste buds.

Sommelier’s (aka Francis' & Mark's) Tip - 

Although Bourgogne aligoté is traditionally associated with drinking Kir, the local Bourgogne specialty of white wine mixed with crème de cassis blackcurrant liqueur, it has its own qualities and deserves to be enjoyed in its own right. It is a perfect match for grilled fish, and its liveliness and citrus notes stand up well to the saltiness of oysters and strong goat cheese.
Bourgogne aligoté is one of the rare wines that does not overpower salads, tabouleh or steamed vegetables. It is also a worthy companion to traditional local creations such as gougères pastries, snails with garlic butter.