451: The Aligoté Thread

Summary: Erin Scala speaks with Burgundy vigneron devoted to the Aligoté grape variety and explores the challenges and rewards associated with Aligoté today. Erin narrates a tour of Burgundy cellars and vineyards, piecing together conversations with multiple vigneron to find a through thread for Aligoté. This episode contains interviews and commentary from vigneron and wine professionals working with Aligoté, including: Roland Rapet and Vincent Rapet (Domaine Rapet Père et Fils) Fanny Sabre (Domaine Fanny Sabre) Sylvain Pataille (Domaine Sylvain Pataille) Pierre de Benoist (Domaine A. & P. de Villaine) Frédéric Lafarge (Domaine Michel Lafarge) Anne Morey (Domaine Pierre Morey) Jean-Marc Roulot (Domaine Roulot) Lauren "Lolo" Brelin (La Dilettante Restaurant, Beaune) Hai Tran (The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia) Translation assistance provided by: Rachel Signer (Terre Magazine) This episode was made possible with the assistance of: Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.