Aligoté
Another key Burgundy white grape alongside Chardonnay.
Aligoté makes Bourgogne Aligoté and Bouzeron. It is more than a base for kir: these dry whites can be enjoyed at the table. Site, vine age and maturation shape their character.
What to notice
Compare Bourgogne Aligoté and Bouzeron with simply prepared fish.
Explore styles and places
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
Burgundy — Parcels, soils and exposures create a finely grained map of terroir, from Chablis to the Mâconnais.
