Bourgogne Aligoté - 2015 - Alexandra Couvreur - 0,75L

A vibrant, mineral Aligoté — ideal for a refreshing and lively tasting experience.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Bourgogne Aligoté
• Producer: Alexandra Couvreur
• Vintage: 2015
• Grape variety: 100% Aligoté
• Region: Burgundy, France
• Terroir: Limestone soils, contributing tension and minerality
• Ageing: Aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and aromatic clarity
• Appearance: Pale yellow with golden highlights, bright and limpid

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Clean and expressive, with crisp white fruits (green apple, pear), citrus (lemon, grapefruit), and delicate floral hints (vine blossom, lily of the valley). A subtle mineral backbone completes the bouquet
• Palate: Lively and fresh, with dynamic acidity bringing great tension. Notes of white fruits and citrus blend into a slightly chalky texture, typical of limestone terroirs
• Finish: Long and persistent, with subtle salinity and a bright mineral edge — leaving a lasting impression of purity and freshness

🍴 Food Pairings

Perfect with:
• 🍢 Aperitifs & snacks: Smoked salmon toasts, gougères, crudités
• 🦐 Seafood & fish: Oysters, shrimp, grilled salmon
• 🍗 Light meats & poultry: Roast chicken, herb-seasoned turkey
• 🥗 Vegetarian dishes: Asparagus risotto, crisp vegetable salads
• 🧀 Light cheeses: Fresh goat cheese, Brie de Meaux, young Comté

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Best enjoyed young to capture its freshness and vitality, this Bourgogne Aligoté 2015 can also age 3 to 5 years, gaining roundness while retaining its mineral brightness.

Serving temperature: 10–12°C to preserve its aromatic finesse.

🏰 About the Estate

Domaine Alexandra Couvreur produces honest, precise wines that highlight the purity and energy of the Aligoté grape. With careful vineyard work and a fruit-driven vinification style, this wine embodies the authenticity and vibrancy of Burgundy’s great limestone terroirs.