Albert Bichot Bourgogne Aligote

A wine with a unique flavor and a strong character. That's the shortest way to describe Albert Bischot's Bourgogne Aligote. Made from 100 percent Chardonnay, it has a fresh and lively taste. A wine that suits any occasion thanks to its floral aromas and fruity flavor.

8 months of maturation for Albert Bichot Bourgogne Aligote

In Burgundy, we find the Albert Bichot winery, which has existed for over 180 years. The family business is now in the hands of the sixth generation, Alberic Bichot. The winery owns vineyards in renowned Burgundy appellations, including Chablis, Meursault, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Gevrey-Chambertin. Its high-quality Burgundy wines are renowned worldwide. The winery has built a strong reputation for this and focuses on quality and sustainability. The Chardonnay grapes for Bourgogne Aligot are selected from vineyards in Auxerre, Côte Chalonnaise, Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, and Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. These grapes are able to extract all the flavors and characteristics of the chalky clay soils. The Chardonnay grapes are rigorously selected and undergo temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks at the winery. This takes approximately 5 to 6 weeks. The wine is then aged for 8 months in stainless steel tanks, allowing it to retain its fresh and fruity character.

The lively taste of Albert Bichot Bourgogne Aligote

The aroma exudes floral notes, intertwined with fruity hints of apple and pear. Thanks to the extended aging, hints of almond are also added. This gives the wine a somewhat more complex character, distinguishing it from other white wines. The palate is refreshing. The fruity notes create a lively, clean flavor. Beautifully balanced thanks to balanced acidity. The finish offers a lingering and refreshing taste, immediately inviting you to the next sip. This white wine from Albert Bichot is particularly good with seafood. It's also ideal as an aperitif.