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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Aligote is a white grape variety, with its roots in Burgundy, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to floral, herbal and fresher notes.
It is planted most seriously in Bourgogne Aligoté and Côte Chalonnaise.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cooler climates.
It blends readily with Chardonnay.
On other labels it goes by Plant Gris, Blanc de Troyes, Vert Blanc and Chaudenet Gris.
At the table it suits crab cakes with aioli, japanese dumplings (gyoza) and smoked fish.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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crab cakes with aioli
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Japanese dumplings (gyoza)
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smoked fish
Also labelled.
Plant Gris, Blanc de Troyes, Vert Blanc, Chaudenet Gris, Giboudot Blanc, Griset Blanc.
Bottles to look for.
- Benoit Ente Bourgogne Aligote 'Antichtone', Burgundy, France
- Boisson-Vadot - Anne Boisson Bourgogne Aligote, Burgundy, France
- Charles Lachaux Bourgogne Aligote Les Champs d'Argent, Burgundy, France
- Coche-Dury Bourgogne Aligote, Burgundy, France
- Domaine A. & P. de Villaine Bouzeron, Cote Chalonnaise, France
- Domaine Arnaud Ente Bourgogne Aligote, Burgundy, France
- Domaine d'Auvenay Bourgogne Aligote Sous Chatelet, Burgundy, France
- Domaine Nicolas Faure Bourgogne Aligote La Corvee de Bully, Burgundy, France
Aligote: common questions
01.What does Aligote taste like?+
Aligote tastes of floral, herbal and fresher notes. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Aligote from?+
Aligote originates in Burgundy, France.
03.Where is Aligote grown?+
The key regions for Aligote are Bourgogne Aligoté and Côte Chalonnaise.
04.What food pairs with Aligote?+
Pour it with crab cakes with aioli, japanese dumplings (gyoza) and smoked fish.
05.What else is Aligote called?+
Aligote is also labelled Plant Gris, Blanc de Troyes, Vert Blanc, Chaudenet Gris and Giboudot Blanc, plus one more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.