Yes, Burgundy is known for its famous Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but know that there is also a lesser-known variety, Aligoté. And while the spotlight is stolen by the other two... some famous winemakers prove that they can produce exceptional wines. Marquis D'Angerville's Bourgogne Aligoté is one of them!
Domaine Marquis D'Angerville is a milestone in the wine development of Burgundy with a huge history that starts somewhere in the 12th century when it still belonged to the Dukes of the region! Located in Volnay, Côte-d'Or, it passed into the hands of the Marquis D'Angerville in 1888 when he inherited it from his uncle. He, effortlessly abandoning his artistic nature, was the first to oppose the winemaking practices and wine trade of the time. He bottled and sold his own wine, and later became a founding member of the National Appellation Institute. Jacques d'Angerville's son, following in his father's footsteps, was a founding member of the International Academy of Wine and under his leadership the estate gained international prominence, being one of the first to bottle single plots, highlighting the concept of "terroir" and ensuring the highest quality standards. So, undeniably, Volnay and Burgundy owe him a lot!
Aligoté has been cultivated in the area since at least the 18th century. It was mainly used for the production of simple and everyday wines, while it was the wine with which they made the French aperitif, Crème de Cassis. The Marquis D'Angerville highlights the true potential of this grape and indeed a year considered of exceptional quality for Burgundy.
If you haven't tasted an Aligoté yet, you should definitely start with Bourgogne Aligoté Marquis D'Angerville. An exciting, elegant yet different wine from Burgundy that captures the essence of the terroir and rivals even some very nice Chardonnay wines. Now, it is at its best!
