If you like Chablis... you'll LOVE Aligoté!
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If you like Chablis, Chardonnay from the northernmost part of Burgundy with lemony acidity and flinty or steely minerality,
you'll LOVE Aligoté!
Aligoté is a white grape found in predominantly in Burgundy but also in cooler Eastern European countries. Flavor-wise you'll find notes of stone fruit, green apple, crisp acidity and a stony minerality.
Not only is Aligoté a great value compared to its higher priced sister, it is also the base of the classic wine cocktail, Kir. A Kir is made with a splash of Crème de Cassis topped with Aligoté and that's it! Elegant and simple.
Here is an excellent example for you to try:
Les Ducs Bourgogne Aligoté, France 2021
And a Crème de Cassis:
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