Jean-Philippe Fichet Bourgogne Aligoté, 2019 chile and we’re not shy about

and we’re not shy about using “seconds

remains on the lees for about 60 days

The Heitz family has been producing Grignolino since purchasing the estate in 1961 (the previous owner ONLY planted Grignolino

they sold everything and he was left starting from scratch

Grapes from different vineyards are vinified separately before the final blend

Jean-Philippe Fichet Bourgogne Aligoté, 2019 chile and we’re not shy aboutLemon, white flowers, hint of kiwi, saline, jasmine. On palate, pure Burgundy diamonds; pretty, with slight pineapple, chalky minerality and a clean, flowery + lemon lime finish. 100% Aligot, the "other" white grape from Burgundy. It naturally has high acidity, so warmer temperatures tend to be its friend. More recently the varietal is having a come back with more wine geeks interested in seeing what it can do. The grape itself has a long history,