A. et P. de Villaine Bouzeron 2017 Bottle:12 mirabelle plum and citrus oil

mirabelle plum and citrus oil flavors

It’s in the Premières Cotes de Bordeaux appellation

Prepare to fall head-over-heels for its vibrant cherry flavors

though honeyed and off-dry

Although the appellation allows for some Sangiovese in the wine

A. et P. de Villaine Bouzeron 2017 Bottle:12 mirabelle plum and citrus oilIf there's a "grand cru" for the Aligot grape it is probably in the appellation of Bouzeron. And Domaine A & P de Villaine produces one of best. The low yielding, aromatic Aligot d'Or grapes are farmed organically, pressed gently, and fermented in tank and oak casks. Bright and vibrant on the nose with aromas of Meyer lemon peel and white peach, sea spray, and crushed herbs. Chalky and briny on the palate, great cut, with perhaps more yellow stone