Description

This wine is made from Aligote grapes grown in two plots in Auxey Duresses: Les Plumes, a clay soil plot in Meursault, and Le Topo du Clou, a limestone soil plot in Meloisey. Agnes Paquet took over these family vines in 1999 and made her first vintage in 2001. She wanted to show the beauty and nobility of Aligote, a grape variety that was often criticised and overlooked. By taking care of the grapes, she produced a wine with finesse, fruit and complexity. Aging in 500l barrels gives it great complexity and length.

Agnes Paquet Le Clou et La Plume Bourgogne Aligote 2020

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Aromas + Flavours

Apple

Apricot

Butter

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Oily Fish

Lobster and Shellfish

Pesto Pasta

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Attributes

Type: White Wine
Style: Dry and Crisp White
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 12%
Size: 75cl
Vegan: Not certified

Agnes Paquet

After studying business, Agnès could not bring herself to sell a plot of land, a family property since the 1950s in the Auxey Duresses appellation and decided to become a winemaker. After returning to school and learning on the job, she developed her estate, acquiring new plots and creating a wine in her name. The vineyard now extends over 13 hectares on the Côte de Beaune and the Hautes Côtes de Beaune.

Burgundy

Burgundy, located in eastern France, is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions, celebrated for its exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region is divided into five main wine-producing areas: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais. Burgundy’s complex terroir, characterised by diverse soils, microclimates, and slope orientations, plays a critical role in the distinctive characteristics of its wines. The region's classification system includes Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Village, and Regional appellations, reflecting the hierarchy of quality and location. Burgundy’s vineyards, many with centuries-old histories, produce wines that are revered for their elegance, depth, and expression of terroir. Key towns include Beaune, the region’s wine capital, and Dijon, known for its historical ties to the Dukes of Burgundy. Burgundy’s rich winemaking heritage, combined with its diverse range of wines, makes it a top destination for wine enthusiasts worldwide.