White wine Bourgogne Aligoté : Our Selection

What is a Bourgogne Aligoté white wine?

Bourgogne Aligoté is a dry white wine made from Grape variety Aligoté, Burgundy's second Grape variety white grape after the famous Chardonnay. This wine is distinguished by its freshness, liveliness and light character, offering aromas of citrus fruit, white flowers and sometimes a hint of minerality. It is often considered a simple, accessible wine, but some winemakers succeed in making more complex and surprising cuvées.

Grown on specific terroirs, mainly in the Côte d'Or, Saône-et-Loire and Yonne, Bourgogne Aligoté perfectly reflects the diversity and richness of Burgundy's soils, where limestone and clay combine to produce a lively, well-balanced wine.

What are the white wines of Bourgogne Aligoté?

Burgundy Aligoté is available in several appellations, all of which showcase Grape variety Aligoté and its potential in the region. Among the best known are :

• Bourgogne Aligoté AOC: The generic appellation, covering much of Burgundy. These wines are fresh, light and ideal for immediate consumption. They reveal citrus aromas such as lemon, sometimes with a touch of green apple or pear.

• Bouzeron AOC: The only communal appellation dedicated exclusively to Aligoté, located in the Côte Chalonnaise region. Bouzeron wines are more complex, with finer aromas and a beautiful minerality. They often have superior ageing potential to classic Bourgognes Aligoté, offering a more pronounced structure.

• Wines from Winery and special cuvées: Some estates produce cuvées of Aligoté aged in barrels or from old vines, bringing greater depth and complexity to this often underestimated Grape variety .

Burgundy Aligoté white wines, whether young and fresh or more complex, are ideal companions for a variety of dishes.

What food and wine pairings go well with a Bourgogne Aligoté?

Thanks to its freshness and liveliness, Bourgogne Aligoté is the perfect wine for aperitifs and light dishes. Traditionally used to prepare the famous Kir, a cocktail made with crème de cassis, it is also an excellent accompaniment to many dishes.

Here are some suggestions forFood pairing :

• Seafood and shellfish: The liveliness and natural acidity of Aligoté go perfectly with oysters, shellfish or a seafood platter. It also enhances grilled or steamed fish, especially white fish.

• Salads and light dishes: With its light, lemony aroma, Bourgogne Aligoté is ideal with mixed salads, crudités or vegetarian dishes based on crunchy vegetables and citrus vinaigrettes.

• Fresh cheeses: Fresh goat's cheeses such as Crottin de Chavignol, or soft cheeses like Brie, go very well with a young, lively Aligoté.

For a more structured Aligoté, from a special cuvée or the Bouzeron appellation, you can dare to make richer pairings, such as a vol-au-vent with fish or poultry in a light sauce.