🏰 The 2014 vintage for white Burgundy, including Aligoté, was highly regarded, producing wines with a perfect balance of richness and acidity. It was a year with a warm and sunny spring, followed by a decent summer and a lovely warm September that ripened the fruit nicely, resulting in healthy grapes. Thibault Liger-Belair's Bourgogne Aligoté Clos des Perrières La Combe is a 【serious, savory Aligoté from an old limestone quarry, known for its unique winemaking approach including skin contact for extra tannin and weight】. This wine offers rich aromas of various berry fruits, with a perfumed and willowy character on the palate, expressing a delicate softness. Tasting notes from other vintages suggest a peachy nose, with fresh, slightly raisined fruit and white licorice notes, leading to a perfumed and refreshing finish. Some describe a subtle nose of green apple, underripe peach, and a touch of ginger, with a savory lees-derived note adding weight and nuance. It is light-bodied with medium acidity, less sharp than classic Aligoté, and a soft, rounded texture. The wine is balanced and structured, with good aging potential. 🍴 Bourgogne Aligoté is a versatile wine that pairs well with a range of dishes. Classic pairings include cold cuts like jambon persillé, shellfish, crustaceans, fish or poultry in white sauces, blue cheeses, and goat cheese such as Crottin de Chavignol. Its freshness and acidity also make it suitable for light appetizers or as an aperitif. 🥂 This Aligoté is ideal for casual gatherings, picnics, or as a refreshing start to a meal. Its balanced profile and delicate softness make it approachable in its youth, while its structure suggests it can develop further with a few years of cellaring.