Presentation of the appellation

Bourgogne aligoté is an AOC produced in the departments of Yonne, Côte-d’Or, Saône-et-Loire and Rhône. Classified as a regional appellation in the nomenclature of Burgundy appellations, Bourgogne Aligoté is common to all of Burgundy.

This AOC is unique in that it is produced exclusively from the Aligoté grape variety, whereas the vast majority of Burgundy’s white wines are made from Chardonnay. It is also the only Burgundy appellation to mention a grape variety.

Recognized since 1937, this AOC today covers almost 1,600 hectares of vines on predominantly clay-limestone soils in a temperate, oceanic climate with continental trends.

Tasting and gastronomy

A dry wine, Bourgogne aligoté is best drunk young (3 years maximum) and is ideal for making a kir (a cocktail based on crème de cassis and bright white wine).

The color is quite light, pale gold and mineral. But it can also be straw yellow. On the nose, Aligoté offers a floral (acacia and hawthorn) and fruity (apple) bouquet. Aromas vary according to terroir: aligotés from Pernand have a fruity nose, while those from Saint-Bris have more elderberry notes. Tender and elegant on the palate, with lemony notes and a tangy finish.

Pair it with snails à la bourguignonne, a terrine or shellfish. To finish the meal, it is the perfect accompaniment to goat’s cheeses and pressed cheeses such as Comté.