Pierre-Olivier Garcia Bourgogne Aligoté "Grand Chaliot" 2024Region: Burgundy, France Appellation: Bourgogne Aligote Type Style: White Wine Grapes: Aligote Pierre Olivier Garcia has quickly become one of Burgundy's most compelling young vignerons, applying the same meticulous farming and cellar work to regional appellations as many producers reserve for their top crus. Grand Chaliot comes from 60 year old Aligot vines planted in the limestone rich soils of Prmeaux, just south of Nuits Saint Georges. The result

and Cabernet Franc within the clos

elevated style

I was also struck by the fineness of the tannins

bottled in early spring without fining

Although the bottle looks quite traditional

Appellation: Steirerland/ Steiermark

facing east

and herbal notes with a structured palate and mineral undertone

creamy texture with light notes of Muscat

1988 is one of the last

5Ha includes: 3

with notes that burst out of the glass including fresh citrus peels