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    Domaine Marguerite Carillon Bourgogne Aligoté

    2020
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    History

    François Martenot. Sitting majestically on the hills around Meursault, it symbolises the richness and diversity of Bourgogne with its lovely selection of Regional, Villages, Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations from the Chablis area, the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune.

    Bourgogne Aligoté

    Grape variety

    Aligoté

    Origin

    The vineyard is located in Rully in the Côte Chalonnaise.

    Soil

    The soil consists of chalk and limestone.

    Vinification

    Mechanical harvest. Traditional vinification. The grapes are pressed on arrival at the winery. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks thermo-regulated at 18°C. The wines are aged on fine lees for 6 to 10 months in stainless steel.

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    Bourgogne Aligoté

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Pale gold in colour.

    Nose

    Nice expressive nose of white flowers.

    Palate

    This wine is full-bodied and crunchy on the palate.

    Recommendations

    Ideal as an aperitif, it becomes "kir" when mixed with Crème de Cassis. It pairs perfectly with grilled fish and oysters. More casually, Bourgogne Aligoté is one of the only wines to pair with salads, tabbouleh or steamed vegetables. Perfect with Goat cheese.

    Serving

    11-12°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 2 years.

    2020

    A GREAT VINTAGE FROM A SINGULAR YEAR

    One of the hottest years of the decade

    2020 stands out as one of the warmest years of the decade. The winter and early spring were remarkably warm with abundant sunshine. April, resembling June in warmth, accelerated vine growth. May and June returned to normal conditions in terms of temperature and humidity, allowing for steady vine development. However, summer was less forgiving, with very hot and dry conditions in July and August, including several heatwaves leading to significant drought and lower yields at harvest time.

    Timeline

    • Budbreak: Late March
    • Flowering: Mid-May
    • Véraison: Mid-July
    • Harvest Start: Third week of August, extending over several weeks due to varying maturity stages across the parcels.

    The vines that suffered more produced lower yields, but compensated with exceptional grape quality. This trend was confirmed across almost all Burgundy appellations. While sunshine is essential, the vines suffered from drought, resulting in thinner vegetation. For the future, it is crucial to have years with more rainfall to ensure the sustainability of the vines.

    White Wines

    The 2020 white wines show beautiful aromatic complexity focused on fruit, with excellent acidity and balanced harmony, meeting the expectations of a classic Burgundy vintage.

    Red Wines

    The 2020 red wines exhibit deep, rich colors, indicating high anthocyanin content. These are concentrated wines with character, freshness, and rich aromas of black fruits such as blackberry, blueberry, and black cherry.


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