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Bourgogne Aligoté Château de Bouze-les-Beaune
Bourgogne Aligoté Château de Bouze-les-Beaune
Location
A long-time partner of the House of Jean Bouchard, the Château de Bouze-les-Beaune is located a few kilometres northwest of Beaune in the Côte de Beaune.
Soil
The vines in this famous vineyard are primarily planted in calcareous clay soil in which the Aligoté thrives.
Grape variety
100 % Aligoté.
Vinification
Vinified in temperature-controlled tanks (20°C) to preserve all of the freshness, aromas and flavours of this varietal. Aged mostly in tanks for 10 to 12 months.
Robe
Beautiful, brilliant pale yellow in colour.
Nose
The first nose is mentholated with nuances of rose and lychee underpinned by a grapefruit base.
Palate
Very fresh with a texture that is rather round, supported by flavours of grapefruit and ending with a slightly lemony finish.
Serve with
Our Aligoté is the ideal aperitif wine, but may also be enjoyed with food such as a seafood platter, cod with saffron sauce, or salmon “en papillote” as well as fine poultry such as young chicken with pineapple and currants.
Serve at
Serve between 10 and 12°C.
Cellaring potential
Enjoy while young and fruity or lay down for 3 to 5 years.
