Forget the simple Aligoté of spritzes. This is the Aligoté that makes Burgundy insiders pause and take notice.
The Insider's White
Grown from old vines in the Côte de Nuits, a place famous for Pinot Noir, this white wine carries a surprising seriousness and depth. It opens with a rush of lemon peel and green apple, grounded by a stony minerality that feels like cool limestone. The texture is rich, and the finish is salty and pure.
Didier Fornerol is a quiet master, a former vineyard manager at a top estate who now crafts wines with zero pretense and maximum terroir expression. His Aligoté is the kind of wine top winemakers in Burgundy drink at home—a white with a red wine soul.
How to Enjoy
This wine's texture and minerality make it incredibly versatile. Serve it with goat cheese, escargots, oysters, or a simple roast chicken to see it truly shine.
Quick Facts
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Producer: |
Didier Fornerol |
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Wine: |
Bourgogne Aligoté |
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Vintage: |
2020 |
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Region: |
Burgundy (Côte de Nuits), France |
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Grape: |
100% Aligoté (likely Aligoté Doré) |
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Style: |
Serious Aligoté, Mineral-Driven, Textured, Old Vine |
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Tasting Notes: |
Lemon peel, green apple, crushed stone, saline finish |
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Food Pairing: |
Goat cheese, escargots, roast chicken, charcuterie |
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Good to Know: |
From a cult-status producer in the Côte de Nuits. This is a world away from simple, everyday Aligoté. |
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