Laurent Rochelandet, a vigneron in Gevrey-Chambertin, brings us fresh thrills with the arrival in Italy of his Aligoté Vieilles Vignes 2020, from century-old, ungrafted pre-phylloxera vines.
Bourgogne Aligoté, a century-old plot in Gevrey-Chambertin
A small selection of century-old vines that escaped phylloxera, and therefore stand on their own roots, yields a very limited amount of fruit each year from a plot on marly soils in the lieu-dit Au Pruniers in Gevrey-Chambertin (one of the easternmost climats in the appellation).
Spontaneous fermentation and time in used barriques, exactly as for its big brother the Bourgogne Chardonnay, give a white wine that is taut yet deep and concentrated.
Bourgogne Aligoté Vieilles Vignes 2020
Trapet-Rochelandet Aligoté Vieilles Vignes 2020: tasting notes
Pouring this Aligoté Vieilles Vignes into the glass, we find a wine whose colour alone is deeper than average (for the variety), with hints of gold.
On the nose, aromas crackle between citrus notes and lighter oaky touches of sweet spice and smoke, with flashes of flint.
On the palate, by contrast, it surprises and wrong-foots you with a pronounced acidic attack and great complexity, carrying a structured, medium-bodied sip towards a citrusy, eminently drinkable finish.
Limited quantities of this little gem with dangerously easy drinkability: don't say we didn't warn you!
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