The Burgundy Aligoté "Vieilles Vignes" blend is a combination of several plots, averaging 45 years old, all cultivated with Aligoté grapes, covering a total area of 0.50 hectares.
After a slow fermentation process in tanks, it will spend 12 months in barrels, with 10% new barrels. The wine has a lovely energy, starting with a hint of lime juice followed by more generous notes of white fruit, with tangy grape skins in the background.
On average, the yield is about 55 hectoliters per hectare, resulting in approximately 1200 bottles produced annually.
Bourgogne Aligoté “Vieilles Vignes”
APPELLATION
AOC Bourgogne Aligoté
PRODUCTION
Around 1200 bottles
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Aligoté
ÂGE OF THE VINE
An average of 45 years old
SOIL
Limestone & clay soil
SIZE
0,50 hectares
VITICULTURE
Sustainable
VINEYARD’S ORIENTATION
South / South-East
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GENERIC WINES
APPELLATION WINES
PREMIER CRUS
GRAND CRUS
Domaine Felettig
Chambolle-Musigny
Henri Felettig started his journey in 1965 with 2 hectares of vineyards inherited from his parents. Initially, these grapes were sold to the local cooperative, but from the vintage of 1969, he decided to produce his own wine.
From 1973, Henri and Reine expanded their vineyard area. They acquired and leased additional parcels of land, steadily expanding their vineyard to 9 hectares in 20 years.
In 1993, a significant shift occurred as a partnership was formed between Henri, Reine, and their children, Christine and Gilbert.
This transformed the operation into a family-run winery, ensuring the estate’s heritage.
Their vineyards now cover 13 hectares, with a commitment to sustainable practices. Their estate produces acclaimed Burgundy wines, including appellations like Vosne-Romanée, and Nuits-Saint-Georges, as well as Premier Crus such as Les Carrières, Les Lavrottes, and Les Charmes.
Therefore, they work diligently throughout the year in their vineyard to obtain the best possible grapes, in order to intervene as little as possible during the winemaking process.
The grapes are harvested after rigorous sorting and go through cold pre-fermentation maceration for 6 to 7 days, depending on the vintage and appellation.