La Burgondie Bourgogne Aligoté Les Chailloux Silex

Key characteristics:

La Burgondie Bourgogne Aligoté Les Chailloux Silex is a captivating white wine that draws its unique character from a meticulous plot selection in the heart of Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise. This Aligoté showcases the distinct singularity imparted by its terroir, where vines thrive on limestone and marl hills rich in silica, a soil generously strewn with flint pebbles locally known as “chailles” or “chailloux”.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Aligoté
• Appearance: Pale gold, crystalline with silvery reflections
• Aroma: Complex with fresh fruits and white-fleshed fruits (pear, peach) and notes of flint
• Taste: Chiseled, very aromatic, intense, tangy and mineral
• Region: Burgundy, specifically the Côte Chalonnaise, known for its limestone and marl soils interspersed with flinty “chailloux”
• Pairing: As an aperitif or to accompany sushi, spring rolls, tapas, seafood pasta, grilled fish, white meats and mild cheeses

Overall impression:

This Bourgogne Aligoté delivers an appealing and mineral dry white wine experience, marked by its finely cut structure and vibrant aromatic intensity. It offers a fresh, lively character that beautifully reflects its unique Burgundian origins.

Extra notes:

• “La Burgondie” was the historical region of France that gave rise to the term Burgundy, and the producer is a collective of 700 winegrowing families committed to sustainable development.
• The name “Les Chailloux Silex” directly refers to the flinty pebbles (“chailles” or “chailloux”) found in the vineyard soils of the Côte Chalonnaise, which contribute to the wine’s distinctive mineral profile.