Fabien Coche Bourgogne Aligote 2023 Etna smoky reduction on the nose

smoky reduction on the nose of this wine air out nicely to reveal sun-streaked tones of yellow cherry

grapes are sorted when they join the cellar

and each bunch is selected at its optimum point over a two-month period

forged in the nineteenth century

Marie and Sylvie have also worked hard to obtain their sustainable certification from Terra Vitis

Fabien Coche Bourgogne Aligote 2023 Etna smoky reduction on the noseThe Wine From old vines planted 1950s to 1970s in the commune of Meursault in the lieu dit of Les Penteaux. Aged mostly in tank with just 5% going into barrel. Bottled in August 2018. This shows great intensity of flavour and character showing ripe orchard fruits with the fine lifted floral aspect of Aligote. Notes of pear and even apricot indicate the depth and ripeness apparent here. Still fresh and lovely yet with terrific texture and surprising