Wines of the week: Sept. 16, 2017

Under $16
Bourgogne Aligoté 2015, Albert Bichot, France white, $15.55, SAQ #130724. Leaner-styled aligoté, but not at all thin. If you let this warm, there is some texture. But this is still all about sparkling acids, citrus, a touch of pithy bitterness and a nuanced mineral finish. Good wine for the price. Residual sugar: 1.8 g/l. Grape variety: aligoté. Serve at 8-10C. Drink now. Food-pairing idea: apéritif, raw oysters, leaner fish with lemon.$16-$20
Minervois 2016