Beugnons
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, grilled sea bass, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by Domaine Long-Depaquit, Albert Bichot's historic estate in Chablis, this Premier Cru comes from 'Les Beugnons', a highly regarded sub-climat of the larger Vaillons vineyard. Located on the left bank of the Serein River, this parcel enjoys a warm south/south-westerly exposure that coaxes ripe, expressive fruit flavors from the vines while maintaining the classic Chablis nerve. The name 'Beugnons' is derived from an old local word for springs or fountains, hinting at the water-rich subsoils of the area. The terroir here is defined by Kimmeridgian limestone soils packed with fossilized prehistoric oyster shells, which imbues the wine with its signature flinty, saline minerality. To preserve the absolute purity of the fruit and the distinct expression of the soil, the wine is primarily fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, with only a small portion occasionally resting in seasoned oak barrels to enhance its elegant texture.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1831 by Bernard Bichot, Maison Albert Bichot is an iconic family-owned wine house based in Beaune, Burgundy, with a rich winemaking heritage spanning six generations. Today steered by Albéric Bichot, the house oversees six distinguished standalone estates spanning the historic terroirs of Chablis, the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune, the Côte Chalonnaise, and Beaujolais. Embracing sustainable and certified organic farming practices, Albert Bichot focuses on meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification to capture the distinct nuance and purity of each climats. Renowned across the globe, the producer crafts exceptional, terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay spanning accessible village labels up to legendary Grand Crus, including Bonnes-Mares and prestigious Monopoles.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%