Aligoté

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Aligoté is Burgundy's "other" white grape, more rarely encountered than Chardonnay; yielding light, citrusy wines. It is also the traditional base ingredient for the Kir cocktail.

Primary Flavours

Apple

Unripe Peach

White Flower

Fresh Herbs

Smoke

Taste Profile

Sweetness

Body

Tannin

Acidity

Alcohol (ABV)

Handling

Serving Temp: cold

Glass Type: white

Decant: No

Cellar: NO DATA

Food Pairing

With lean, minerally flavors and palate-cleansing acidity, Aligoté does wonderfully alongside fish dishes and soupe, salads, and gooey cow's milk cheeses.