Bourgogne Aligoté Lavoyepierre 1966
The 1966 Bourgogne Aligoté from Lavoyepierre is a white wine originating from the renowned Bourgogne region in eastern France. The viticultural landscape of Bourgogne was largely shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped the area's countless terroirs, creating a fine-meshed system of climats.
Officially established in 1937, the Bourgogne Aligoté Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée covers a vast geographical area spanning the departments of Côte-d'Or, Yonne, Saône-et-Loire, and Rhône. The climate across the appellation is continental, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The vines are rooted in soils predominantly composed of limestone, marl, and clay, which are the classic foundations for viticulture in this part of France.
While Bourgogne is globally recognized for its Chardonnay, this specific appellation is dedicated exclusively to the Aligoté grape. As one of the region's oldest traditional varieties, Aligoté serves as a historical, regional alternative to the more geographically restricted village and cru classifications. This 1966 release was bottled at 11% alcohol by volume and was historically imported to Italy by Ditta ESSEVI in Milan.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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