12% abv, Morey-St-Denis, a Becky Wassrman & Co. selection, imported by Classified Wine Imports, Houston, TX. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day.
Winemaking notes: 100% Aligoté from older vines, planted in 1929, 1965. From the Morey St Denis area, on about the same level as the village, mostly clay soil. The grape bunches are directly pressed, indigenous yeast alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tank. 14 to 15 months aging on the lees, 2/3 in tank and 1/3 in older oak barrels.
Tasting note: the Castagnier Aligoté is pale gold in color with a clean nose of medium+ intensity with aromas of dandelion tea, lilac, lemon zest, apple, honey, and pineapple mint. On the palate this wine is dry with high acid, medium alcohol, medium+ body, pronounced flavor intensity and a medium+ finish with flavors of lilac, dandelion, lime, kiwi, apricot, honey and tarragon leaf. Drink now, this wine is very good: 9.0/10.
