Aligoté for some is like the unwanted stepchild of Burgundy. I find it pleasurable in the right hands.
This is nicely bodied…round, a touch viscous and finishes bone dry on the longer set. Meyer lemon, both green & red apple, other white citrus blend, pineapple, unripe white peach, wet stone, herbaceous notes, sea fossils/spray, limestone bits, just a wee bit of flint, some wood shavings, white and spring flowers, crisp, wonderful acidity with a rich, lush, well balanced, elegant finish that settles into some gentle white spice.
@Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER Kyoto.
Aligoté for some is like the unwanted stepchild of Burgundy. I find it pleasurable in the right hands.
This is nicely bodied…round, a touch viscous and finishes bone dry on the longer set. Meyer lemon, both green & red apple, other white citrus blend, pineapple, unripe white peach, wet stone, herbaceous notes, sea fossils/spray, limestone bits, just a wee bit of flint, some wood shavings, white and spring flowers, crisp, wonderful acidity with a rich, lush, well balanced, elegant finish that settles into some gentle white spice.
@Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER Kyoto.
Sep 11th, 2026
2012. Great texture, almost red-like in its tannic structure, really accentuated the freshness and food-comparability of this wine. I love under-dog varietals, this example shows that Aligote deserves respect.
2012. Great texture, almost red-like in its tannic structure, really accentuated the freshness and food-comparability of this wine. I love under-dog varietals, this example shows that Aligote deserves respect.
1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2015
Textured, rich, white pepper and faint melon. I like it a lot.
Textured, rich, white pepper and faint melon. I like it a lot.
Nov 11th, 2016
Honey, flower, vinegar. Green plum. 2018 @1580, Kping-, 200804-201031
Honey, flower, vinegar. Green plum. 2018 @1580, Kping-, 200804-201031
Aug 3rd, 2020
Burgundy, France
