Aligoté (France)

Aligoté is a grape and a dry white wine from Burgundy.

Typical Flavors


Citrus
Citrus		 Apple
Apple		 Peach
Peach

Flowers
Flowers		 Herbs
Herbs		 Flint
Flint

Citrus, Green Apple and Peach are typical Aligoté flavors.

Hints of White Flowers, Herbs, and Flint (Smoke).

Profile

Aligoté is light, dry, and delicate:

SUGARDry
BODYLight
FRUITMedium - Low
ACIDITYMedium - High
Serving temperature:
8-10°C (46-50°F)

Food Pairing


Aperitif
Aperitif		 Oysters
Oysters		 Shrimps
Shrimps		 Crab
Seafood

Fish
Fish		 Chicken
Chicken		 Chips
Chips		 Soft Cheese
Soft Cheese

Aligoté pairs best with Seafood, Fried Fish, and Fried Chicken.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Oysters. Mussels
Clams. Shrimps.
Plain Fish. Sea Bass.
Fried Fish. French Fries.
Fish and Chips.

Cheese:
Soft Cow Milk Cheeses.
Brie. Camenbert. Chaource.

French Specialities:
Snails or Prawns with Garlic.
Roast Chicken with French Fries.

About Aligoté

Aligoté is used in many ways.

In the Aligoté AOC, it can be blended with up to 15% Chardonnay grapes.

Aligoté is often a part of the blend in "Crémant de Bourgogne".

In the cocktail Kir (aka Cassis Blanc), Aligoté is added to Cassis for acidity.