2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Aligoté
Drinking Window Within 3 years
Classification AOC Régionale
Region Bourgogne Aligote
Soil Clayey soil lightened by a high proportion of silt and sand
Harvest Dates Handpicked; no harvest date disclosed
Vine Age Average vine age: 25 years
Fermentation Vessels Thermoregulated tanks
Production Details The Champ Renard parcel is 0.84 ha at the entrance to Mercurey. Grapes are handpicked and fermented in thermoregulated tanks. Maturation lasts 10 months on fine lees: initially 60% in stainless-steel vats and 40% in oak barrels, followed by 100% in stainless steel. The producer recommends serving at 9–11°C; this range is retained here rather than converted to a single serving-temperature value.
Tasting Notes citrus fruit; apple; lemon; almond; white flowers; fresh, rounded character
Food Pairing aperitif; grilled fish; seafood platters; salads; vegetarian dishes
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2021 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2023-2026
Region Bourgogne Aligote
Production Details The 2021 wine was already bottled when assessed for the December 2022 Inside Burgundy vintage report.
Tasting Notes softly perfumed; peach; generous fruit weight; integrated acidity; greengage finish
Critics Ratings Jasper Morris MW / Inside Burgundy: 87/100
2020 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window within 3 years
Region Bourgogne Aligote
Soil Clayey soil lightened by a high proportion of silt and sand
Vine Age 25 years old
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Vat, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 6 months
Lees Aging 6 months
Serving Temperature 9-11°C · 48-52°F
Production Details Bourgogne Aligoté is an appellation produced throughout Burgundy though it is mostly found in the vineyards around Auxerre, the Côte Chalonnaise and the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and Nuits. Domaine Adélie's "Champ Renard" vineyard is located at the entrance of the village of Mercurey. In terms of winemaking, it is vinified in the same spirit and using the same traditional methods as for our Chardonnay grapes. Alcoholic fermentation: 60% in thermoregulated stainless steel vats and 40% in oak barrels. Aging on fine lees: 60% in stainless steel vats and 40% in oak barrels for 6 months, then 100% in stainless steel vats for 3 to 4 months. Partial oak-barrel ageing lends roundness and consistency while preserving all of this wine's freshness.
Certifications Agriculture Biologique
Tasting Notes
citrus fruit, apple, lemon, almond notes, white flowers
Food Pairing aperitif, grilled fish, seafood platters, salads, vegetarian dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 89/100 (2023)
Tim Atkin89/100 (2023)
Tim Atkin90/100 (2022)
Jancis Robinson16/20 (2021)
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Drinking Window Ready to drink as assessed on 2021-09-01
Region Bourgogne Aligote
Tasting Notes creamy; light; bright; poised; ripe kiwi; citrus; crisp acidity
Critics Ratings Wine Enthusiast / Roger Voss: 88/100
Producer Information
Website
Address
6 Bis Boulevard Jacques Copeau, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 37 37
Owner
Albéric Bichot
Cellarmaster
Alain Serveau