Roux Pere & Fils Bourgogne Aligote Albus 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Roux Pere & Fils
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Aligote Albus
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Bourgogne), Côte de Beaune - St-Aubin
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Aligoté
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Tannico: 89 points (2021); favourable tasting notes on Difford's Guide and multiple retailers (e. g. , Tannico, OMY Cellar)

Tasting Note
Crisp, citrus-driven with green apple, lemon zest, white flowers and flinty minerality; lean, stony palate with a refreshing tart finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, grilled fish, shrimp, sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai/Vietnamese seafood dishes, goat cheese, roasted lemon chicken, light salads.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Aligoté; cool stainless-steel fermentation, partial malolactic fermentation and brief lees aging with occasional bâtonnage for texture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Roux Père & Fils, family estate since 1885 based in St‑Aubin. Run by brothers Sébastien and Mathieu Roux; producing both estate and négociant bottlings.