Domaine Vincent Wengier Bourgogne Aligoté

WHY WE LOVE IT

• The grape variety is Aligote. It is the second white grape of Burgundy.
• The Bourgogne Aligoté vines are located on clay-limestone soil. The basement comes from the Portlandian, classic basement of Burgundy.
• The Burgundy plots are located in the commune of Préhy, the only commune in the Chablis region to have a Burgundy appellation.
• The average age of the vines is 15 years.
• The aging potential is 2-3 years. Serve at a temperature of 12 to 14°C.

Varietal Composition: 100% Aligoté

Processing: Weeding is only mechanical. After rigorous settling, the alcoholic fermentation took place in excellent conditions for about a month. The malolactic fermentation is done naturally following. Aging in stainless steel vats lasted a short year. The wine remained on its fine lines to bring it roundness and aromatic complexity.

Tasting Notes:  Bright, light gold color. Nose of lime and wildflowers. A frank approach to the grape variety Aligote. Freshness, tone, clean and crunchy fruit, a real delicacy. Salivating iodized finish. An alluring youth.

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PRODUCER BACKGROUND

Vincent Wengier is a fourth-generation Chablis winemaker who, along with his wife, Sophie, has produced wine under his name since 2018. Domaine Vincent Wengier was first established in 1950 and is located in the southwest region of the appellation, in the village of Prehy, two hours southeast of Paris.

The Wengiers manage 27 hectares of vines, spread over four appellations. They hold HVE (high environmental value) certification to promote fauna and flora within the vineyard. Their careful attention to detail in the vineyards has also earned them organic certification, effective in 2023.