Georges Lignier & Fils Bourgogne Aligote 2023 Veneto limestone and clay

limestone and clay

This Bordeaux rouge is much more structured than the family’s other Bordeauc Rouge

the Nebbiolo is harvested in mid-October and is fermented separately from the Vespolina

The vines are relatively young (20 years old) but the wine is already quite concentrated and full of character

Curated in-store at Rosenthal Wine Merchant

Georges Lignier & Fils Bourgogne Aligote 2023 Veneto limestone and clayThe domaines fresh, textbook Aligot comes from vines in Morey Saint Denis: 70% from a 60 year old planting in the lieu dit Les Aires, and 30% from four tiny plots nearby. Vinified and aged in stainless steel on its fine lees for just shy of a year, it shows a satisfying old vines plumpness beneath its clean, bright acidity and marked floral elements.