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    François Martenot Bourgogne Aligoté

    2019
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    History

    The Maison François Martenot originated at the beginning of the 20th century, when Lucien Gustave Martenot acquired a 10-hectare estate in Savigny-les-Beaune in 1922 that dated from 1859 to turn it into a great Bourgogne wine company. On his death, his daughter took over the running of the company and its reputation continued to grow.
    And so, down the generations, the Maison François Martenot, a worthy heir to its illustrious founders, has continued to grow, putting its name to some quite unique wines.

    Bourgogne Aligoté

    Grape variety

    Aligoté

    Origin

    Located on the hillsides of the Chalon-sur-Saône area, in Bourgogne.

    Soil

    Clay-and-limestone.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification: The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. Settling, cold storing for 48h. Fermentation in stainless steel vats thermo-regulated at 16/20°C to preserve the aromas. Ageing in stainless steel vats on total lies between 8 to 16 months with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity.

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    Bourgogne Aligoté

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Crystal-like pale gold.

    Nose

    Characterised by aromas of citrus fruit.

    Palate

    Fleshy on the palate but with outstanding liveliness.

    Recommendations

    Serve with white meats or seafood.

    Serving

    10-12ºC

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 2 to 3 years.

    2019

    EXCEPTIONAL YEAR. GOOD CONCENTRATION, GREAT AGEING POTENTIAL

    The winter was somewhat mild, with temperatures above average in December and February.
    The clement temperatures in March allowed the vine to develop well, but the spring frosts put the brakes on.
    Therefore, the most advanced plots reached the stage of mid bud-break in the first days of April. It took at least two weeks for the tardiest plots to catch up.
    The vegetative cycle then resumed thanks to a very warm spring. These temperatures rose to heatwave level in July, giving way to quite a cool start to August.
    The end of August and the beginning of September were fair and the grapes ripened at a steady rate.

     
    Bud break: beginning of April
    Flowering: beginning of June
    Veraison: mid-August


    Start of the grape harvest at the end of August until mid-October in certain regions. Settled, fair weather throughout the entire period.


    White wines: clean, great aromatic purity and remarkable balance. Very rich in the mouth.
    Red wines: ruby coloured, elegant with supple tannins and pleasant freshness. Wonderfully more-ish

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