{"title":"ALIGOTÉ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GrapeBanner2.jpg?v=1543876090\" alt=\"Healthy organic vineyard with grass and crop cover\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAligoté is a white wine grape variety that was first recorded in Burgundy in the 18th century and is still planted almost exclusively there; although there are limited plantings of the variety in Bulgaria, Moldavia and even California. For winemakers in Burgundy Aligoté is not nearly as profitable to grow as Chardonnay and so consequently it tends to be relegated to lower quality vineyards. The best growers produce wines with nutty and citrus hints which are very appealing to drink. The best Aligoté wines traditionally come from Bouzeron in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/france-cote-chalonnaise\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Wines from the Côte Chalonnaise appellation of Burgundy at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCôte Chalonnaise.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with blackcurrant liqueur, it is the key ingredient of Kir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-de-villaine-bourgogne-aligote-de-bouzeron","title":"Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine de Villaine is the private holding of Aubert de Villaine, the co-owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, which is now managed by his nephew Pierre de Benoïst. It is here in the village of Bouzeron that the white Aligoté grape is allowed to truly flourish, by being planted on the best terroir, on the slopes, leading to ripe, honeyed fruit and an elegant mineral backbone. True to its varietal nature, the Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron is a lively, fruity wine, but it also has a finesse and roundness that spring from the essential nature of the terroir. This is an elegant appetising wine with great personality. [#intro]An elegant \u0026amp; appetising Aligoté from the private holding of Aubert de Villaine...[\/intro]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Villaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53517031276925,"sku":"A22DVILLAINEBA-1","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/BouzeronBt.jpg?v=1729610108"},{"product_id":"olivier-leflaive-bourgogne-aligote","title":"Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Aligoté 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAligoté is a historical grape variety of Burgundy and is able to establish itself in all types of soil. Olivier Leflaive sources grapes from plots located in Puligny-Montrachet and Corpeau with an average age of 35+ years. At the winery 20% was fermented and matured in barrel to contribute a little roundness. 80% was fermented in tank to capture the freshness. This is a fresh and floral aligoté, with a bright, expressive palate and citrus finish. [#intro]A fresh \u0026amp; floral Aligoté with a bright, expressive palate \u0026amp; citrus finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olivier Leflaive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55429740265853,"sku":"A22OLEFLAIVEALIGOTE-1","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Bourgogne_Aligote_BT.jpg?v=1741026962"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Grapes_64a8918d-f667-410f-8948-a0af6dc7b7e3.jpg?v=1714892906","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/aligote-grape-variety\/aligote.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}