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Just as he was about the 2010 vintage, Jean-Marc Roulot was notably enthusiastic about the 2011 vintage as well, declaring firmly that he "loves the vintage despite the fact that the growing season was very challenging. The growing season began very early just as it did in 2003 and 2007 and as a consequence the harvest was exceptionally early as well. Near perfect weather during April, May and June, though July was terrible as was the first half of August. Remarkably enough we began picking on the 24th of August for a few parcels and then started seriously on the 27th. There was basically zero sorting required as the chardonnay was spotless. Yields were better than in 2010 at between 40 to 45 hl/ha. Jean-Marc Roul believes that they will age better than most people think because they are so well-balanced.
Allen Meadows - burghound.com - July 2013
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Aligoté
A grape that was first recorded in Burgundy in the 18th century and is still planted almost exclusively there, though there are limited plantings in Bulgaria, Moldavia and even California. It is a moderate-yielding grape that tends to perform best on south-east facing slopes and in warm, dry years.
For your Burgundian vigneron, Aligoté is not nearly as profitable to grow as Chardonnay - consequently it tends to be relegated to lower quality vineyards. In the wrong hands and in the wrong sites it can produce thin, raspingly acidic wines that are remarkably undistinguished. However the best growers produce balanced examples with nutty and citrus hints which are most appealing to drink. The best Aligoté wines traditionally come from Bouzeron in the Côte Chalonnaise. Along with blackcurrant liqueur, it is the key ingredient of Kir.
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A very fresh, bright and spicy nose of primarily citrus aromas leads to vibrant and delicious flavors that possess a clean and dry finish.
Just as he was about the 2010 vintage, Jean-Marc Roulot was notably enthusiastic about the 2011 vintage as well, declaring firmly that he "loves the vintage despite the fact that the growing season was very challenging. The growing season began very early just as it did in 2003 and 2007 and as a consequence the harvest was exceptionally early as well. Near perfect weather during April, May and June, though July was terrible as was the first half of August. Remarkably enough we began picking on the 24th of August for a few parcels and then started seriously on the 27th. There was basically zero sorting required as the chardonnay was spotless. Yields were better than in 2010 at between 40 to 45 hl/ha. Jean-Marc Roul believes that they will age better than most people think because they are so well-balanced.
Allen Meadows - burghound.com - July 2013
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