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 in Monthélie and relocated to Beaune in 1912, Maison Albert Bichot represents six generations of Burgundian wine merchant and domaine prestige. Under the leadership of Albéric Bichot, the family has developed a mosaic of six autonomous domaines spanning over 100 hectares from Chablis to Beaujolais: Domaine Long-Depaquit, Domaine du Clos Frantin, Château-Gris, Domaine du Pavillon, Domaine Adélie, and Domaine de Rochegrès. The estate vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise hold Ecocert organic certification, farmed with meticulous soil preservation and site-specific viticulture. Vinification emphasizes non-interventionist principles, gravity-fed cellar handling, ambient yeast fermentations, and delicate oak maturation tailored to each terroir's character. The house is celebrated for benchmark expressions including its iconic Chablis Grand Cru monopole La Moutonne, Grand Cru bottlings from Chambertin and Clos de Vougeot, and a legacy as one of the premier buyers at the Hospices de Beaune auctions.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%