2015 Alexandra Couvreur Bourgogne Aligote

Name : Burgundy Aligoté
Producer : Alexandra Couvreur
Vintage : 2015
Name : Burgundy
Region : Burgundy, France
Grape variety : Aligoté

Wine characteristics:

• Dress : THE Burgundy Aligoté 2015 of Alexandra Couvreur Unveil a brilliant, pale yellow dress, with golden reflections. The color is lively and clear, offering a beautiful brightness that attracts the eye and announces a fresh and pleasant wine.

• Nose : The nose is clear and expressive, with a beautiful freshness that characterizes the grape variety Aligotated. There are aromas of white fruits such as the green apple, there pear and citrus keys like the lemon and the grapefruit. Light floral notes, recalling the vineyard and the thrush, bring delicacy. A slight mineral side, typical of large Burgundian terroirs, adds a touch of freshness and complexity.

• Mouth : On the palate, the Burgundy Aligoté 2015 is distinguished by its liveliness and freshness. The attack is frank and clear, with an acidity that energizes the wine and gives it good tension. The aromas of white fruits and citrus fruits are found in the mouth, accompanied by a slightly chalky texture, characteristic of the limestone terroirs of Burgundy. The wine is light and well balanced, with a feeling of purity and freshness in the finish. The mouth is pleasant, with a good length, where minerality and acidity leave an impression of liveliness.

• Length : The finish is clear, fresh and persistent, marked by notes of crunchy fruit and a subtle salinity, with a slight return to minerality, characteristic of the aligoté cultivated on limestone soils.

Conservation and childcare potential:

• THE Burgundy Aligoté 2015 d 'Alexandra Couvreur is a wine that is consumed young to appreciate its freshness and its liveliness. However, he can be kept during 3 to 5 years old, provided you keep it in good conditions, to allow the wine to stabilize and evolve slightly. He will continue to offer fresh and fruity aromas with a beautiful mineral structure during the first years of his life.

• For optimal tasting, it is advisable to serve this fresh wine, between 10 and 12 ° C, in order to preserve all its freshness and its aromas.

Potting and wines agreements:

• Aperitifs : This Burgundy Aligoté 2015 is an excellent choice for the aperitif, especially with appetizers such as smoked salmon toast, of the raw vegetables or fresh cheeses.

• Light meats : It will accompany light dishes with light dishes based on fish (like a grilled salmon or seafood), of the poultry grilled (chicken or turkey), or salads Compounds.

• Vegetable dishes : This wine also goes very well with vegetarian dishes, such as vegetable pies, A Asparagus risotto or Crunchy vegetable salads. It is also delicious with dishes based on fresh cheeses (goat, blanc cheese, or bush).

• Cheeses : It is perfect with light cheeses like the fresh goat, THE short of Meaux, or even a Young County.