2007 - everyone says it's an amazing vintage for White Burgs - the 'transparent vintage' showcasing terroir
So far, I have had a few Grand Cru and 1er Cru deserving of this claim (Bonneau Du Martray Corton Charlemagne comes to mind) - however, I have found a greater proportion of village and Bourgone Blancs that have blown me away for value.
Though most associate Chardonnay with White Burgundy, the other varietal of the region is Aligoté - an early ripening grape that is often added to blends throughout the world for acidity and structure - in the case of 2007 Lucie et Auguste Lignier Bourgogne Aligoté, it is the primary varietal and showcases the varietal's merits in spades.
"After the tragic death of Romain Lignier, Domaine Hubert Lignier was divided between Hubert and his grandchildren, Lucie et Auguste. The 2004's and 2005's listed were made by Hubert, but raised by Romain's widow, Kellen Lignier, who has taken over as winemaker of the newly named domaine. In 2006 we will see the first vintage made by Kellen, who trained at Domaine Romanee-Conti and has proven that she is every bit as capable as her late husband at producing great wine."
So we now have the unique opportunity to offer you My Current Fav White Quaffer of the Season:
2007 Lucie et Auguste Lignier Bourgogne Aligoté - $189 case ($15.95 btl)
We locked up what appears to be the remaining lot for the NY Market and quite possibly most of the country immediately following our tasting a few weeks ago - we sold through the first portion of this purchase in one day and there are a mere 20 more cases arriving in May.
If you have a cocktail party planned for the season or want the perfect wine to accompany your oysters or clams while lounging by the pool, I highly suggest you grab some up!