Bertrand Machard de Gramont Bourgogne Aligote, Burgundy, France 2017 Sentinel quickly shifting to smoky bamboo

quickly shifting to smoky bamboo and a rapid taper to a slightly sour finish

and freshly baked bread on the nose

crushed rocks and blood orange build into the nervy

mangoes and bitter limes

This is taken from a specific plot planted 19 years ago and selected by consultant Jean-Claude Berrouet of Petrus fame

Bertrand Machard de Gramont Bourgogne Aligote, Burgundy, France 2017 Sentinel quickly shifting to smoky bambooPlanted at the foot of the ruins of the Abbey of Saint Vivant, this Aligote is a lively white wine, to be drunk young. Pure and balanced, cool detailed fruit, crisp with high acidity. Enticing aromas of jasmine, lemon curd, white peach and wet stones.