Domaine Bonnardot Bourgogne Aligote AOP, 2019

Danièle is a member of Les Aligoteurs – an association of growers with the aim of defending, enhancing and promoting the Aligoté grape by making characterful wines. The thin acidic wines of previous times made from high yields of Aligoté were best drunk with a dash of Crème de Cassis as Kir. Her 2019 has aromas of malt, oatmeal and tinned grapefruit. It is smooth and round on the palate with refreshing crisp sour lemon finish adding length. Aligoté is a crossing between Pinot Noir and Gouais that is grown mainly in Burgundy. It is a vigorous variety, meaning that if left to its own devices, high yields of grapes can result. However, when mastered accordingly interesting flavoursome wines are made. Domaine Bonnardot has two parcels of Aligoté cultivated at 370 metres which Danièle harvests late to maximize aromas.