Mont Chauve Bourgogne Aligote 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Mont Chauve
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Aligote
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Aligoté
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C


Tasting Note
Crisp citrus and green apple with lemon blossom, saline minerality and a light creamy texture. Fresh, zesty acidity and a clean, slightly herbaceous finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, goat cheeses, lemon-roast chicken, salads. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai seafood curries, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Korean seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts, malolactic fermentation; ~8 months in oak followed by ~6 months on stainless steel.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Au Pied du Mont Chauve (Picard family) based at Château de Chassagne-Montrachet; certified organic; Aligoté from ~40-year-old 'Chat Blanc' vines.