Coteaux Lyonnais Aligoté L’Orée
Baptiste Nayrand
Type
White Wine
Appellation
Vin de France
Variety
Aligoté
'L’Orée' comes from an isolated parcel called 'Les Charmes' that is surrounded by forests on all sides, and whose only access is a footpath through the woods. The name refers to the common French phrase “l’orée du bois,” which means “the edge of the woods,” but has a bit of a mystical implication.
Viticulture
Vineyard name
Les Charmes (Millery)
Soil type
Sand with quartz and schist.
Vine age1950s
Vineyard size6 ha total (domaine)
ExpositionSouth and West
Vinification
Native yeast fermentation in barrel with no added SO2 or temperature control (heating / cooling), with the objective being to 'infuse' the grape rather than to extract them
Elevage9 months in used barrels
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Additional info
Total production average2000 bottles