white grape

Aligoté

Cool continental; the Côte de Beaune's limestone grows it sharp and herbal.

Known as: Aligoté

Aligoté is Burgundy's second white variety, the workaday crisp white behind the famous Kir aperitif, prized for its lemon-and-lime freshness.

For decades dismissed as a simple village quaffer, it is enjoying a renaissance for its razor-sharp acidity and flinty energy on limestone.

For the buyer, Aligoté is a budget Burgundy white with real personality — the perfect aperitif and weekend seafood partner.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

citrusgreen applewhite flowerswet stone

Flavour

lemongreen appleflintwhite blossomalmond

Food Pairing

  • · escargot
  • · grilled fish
  • · goat cheese
  • · kir cocktail
  • · light salads

Notable Aligoté Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Aligoté.