Marcel Giraudon Bourgogne Aligote, 2022

The Giraudon family has been farming and making wine in Chitry for centuries, and the current proprietor, Marcel Giraudon, follows the family's traditional work methods. Their vineyards are on hillsides of Kimmeridgian chalky marl, the same as in Grand Cru Chablis. Yields in the vineyard are kept modest and harvesting is done by hand. For the white wines, fermentation is carried out in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and for the Pinot Noir mainly fiberglass vats are used. The terroir at Chitry is particularly well suited for the Aligoté grape which makes up 40 percent of the vines planted in the area. Marcel Giraudon has six of his 18.5 hectares planted to Aligoté.  

 

TASTING NOTES: The wine goes through a malolactic fermentation which adds lovely mid-palate depth to its vibrant fruit and mineral qualities.

 

FOOD PAIRINGS: Enjoy with ceviche or a plate of fresh shellfish.