Domaine Lagarde is based in Rosey in the heart of Côte Chalonnaise, near Rully and Givry. The Domaine was established in 1989 when Jean-François Lagarde acquire its first 4 hectares. Now the Domaine spread over 30 hectares. At that time, all the grapes were vinified in Coop and it is only when Lucile, the younger daughter, joined the Domaine, that they started to vinify and bottle in their own premises. At today's date, they still sale some bulk to negociant as they don't have enought space to age all the
Presentation
Presentation
Their next project is to build a new winery in order to keep everything and bottle everything. It should be done with vintage 2024. In Domaine Lagarde, The oldest vines were planted in 1956 and the youngest vineyard is Clos du Prieuré, planted in 2018. The vineyard is conducted organically but they have no intention to ask for the organic certification.
Location
Cote Chalonnaise & Chenôves
Terroir
Flint Soils
In the vineyard
35-year-old vines, cordon pruned (specific pruning) to produce quality grapes, with small bunches for better ripeness. Integrated pest management. Disbudding. Mechanical harvest.
Winemaking
100% destemming Pressing during vatting and settling. Fermentation at low temperature for 3 to 5 days. The temperature is then gradually raised to around 25°, to transform the sugars into alcohol while retaining the freshness of the aromas.
Ageing
80% thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. 20% old oak barrels aged 12 months.
Single batch bottled on the estate.
Single batch bottled on the estate.
Varietal
Aligoté : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Tasting
Bright, limpid green-gold color.
Slight woody notes on the nose, with undergrowth and goat's cheese leaves.
On the palate, well-balanced, fresh and lemony. Lively, clean finish with good length.
Slight woody notes on the nose, with undergrowth and goat's cheese leaves.
On the palate, well-balanced, fresh and lemony. Lively, clean finish with good length.
Food pairings
Ideal as an aperitif with gougères, charcuterie or goat's cheese.
