Viniou Reviews
Louis Jadot's Bourgogne Aligoté 2024 is a delightful expression of Burgundy's lesser-known but highly esteemed second white grape variety, Aligoté. Predominantly grown in selected sites across the region, this Aligoté is crafted from hand-harvested grapes, vinified in stainless steel to preserve its fresh and lively character. The 2024 vintage, marked by a cool spring and balanced summer temperatures, has resulted in a crisp white wine offering fragrant notes of green apple, citrus, and a subtle floral lift. The palate is precise, energetic, with a signature mineral backbone derived from the limestone-rich soils, showing good acidity and a vibrant finish.
The Bourgogne Aligoté AOC is a regional appellation, generally found in various parts of Burgundy but most notably around Bouzeron, which has an historic reputation for high-quality Aligoté. The region is famed for its cool continental climate, providing slow and steady grape ripening that enhances Aligoté's zesty freshness and aromatic purity. Burgundian soils, particularly the mixture of limestone, clay, and marl, provide complexity and mineral nuances, contributing to the wine’s lively texture and distinctive sense of place.
Bourgogne Aligoté is renowned as the traditional base for kir, but its true potential shines as a companion to food. Its brisk acidity and clean profile make it a perfect match for shellfish, such as oysters or crab, fresh goat cheese, or classic Burgundy dishes like jambon persillé. It can also serve as a wonderful apéritif with gougères (cheese puffs) or pair well with sushi and vegetable tempura, where its crispness cuts through delicate flavours and textures.
For optimal enjoyment, Louis Jadot Bourgogne Aligoté 2024 should be served well-chilled, ideally around 8-10°C. This allows its bright aromas and zippy palate to show their best. It is ready to be enjoyed young to capture its lively fruit profile; however, a couple of years in bottle may add further complexity.
