Is Aligote a red or white grape variety?

Aligote is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Aligote smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Aligote include lemon, green apple and white flowers. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.

What is Aligote most often confused with in blind tasting?

Aligote is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Trebbiano Toscano. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Aligote grown?

Classic regions for Aligote include Bouzeron, Burgundy and Cote Chalonnaise.

Aligote — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Body

Light

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Pale

Aromatic intensity

Medium

Recognition cues

First checks

Start with bright acidity and citrus-green apple fruit in a lean palate shape.
Look for chalky mineral tension with modest aromatic intensity.

Confidence signals

Lemon-apple profile with high acidity
Lean body and mineral finish

Aromas

Signature

lemongreen applewhite flowers

Common

limewet stonefresh herbs

Occasional

chalk dust

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Bouzeron · Burgundy · Cote Chalonnaise
Classic styles: Crisp high-acid Burgundian white · Lean citrus-driven dry white for early drinking
Style examples: Bourgogne Aligote · Bouzeron AOC Aligote

Common questions

Is Aligote a red or white grape variety?: Aligote is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Aligote smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Aligote include lemon, green apple and white flowers. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Aligote most often confused with in blind tasting?: Aligote is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Trebbiano Toscano. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Aligote grown?: Classic regions for Aligote include Bouzeron, Burgundy and Cote Chalonnaise.