C'est La Vie! Chardonnay Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed young and fresh, within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit flavors and crisp acidity are at their peak.
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Fresh goat cheese crostini, grilled white fish with a squeeze of lemon, or a crisp summer garden salad.
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Crafted by the historic House of Albert Bichot, established in Beaune since 1831, the 'C'est La Vie!' range represents a playful and sunny departure from their classic Burgundian roots. Venturing into the warm, sun-drenched Mediterranean terroir of the Pays d'Oc, this wine is a clever and unconventional marriage of two famous white grape varieties: Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. While Chardonnay brings roundness, body, and luscious notes of white peach and apricot, Sauvignon Blanc injects a lively stream of crisp acidity, citrus zest, and fresh-cut grass. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve its vibrant fruit profile, this wine captures the relaxed, joyful essence of the southern French art de vivre, offering an approachable, fresh, and highly aromatic drinking experience.
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Founded in 1831 and family-owned for six generations, Maison Albert Bichot is a historic Burgundy wine producer based in Beaune, France, currently led by Alb ric Bichot. The house manages over 100 hectares of sustainably and organically farmed vineyards spread across prestigious estates in Chablis, the C te de Nuits, C te de Beaune, C te Chalonnaise, and Beaujolais. Renowned for its terroir-driven philosophy, Albert Bichot crafts elegant, precise red Pinot Noir and white Chardonnay wines, utilizing traditional oak barrel aging to respect the unique character of each climat. Their acclaimed portfolio includes exceptional expressions from iconic vineyards like Clos des Ursulines in Pommard and Clos Micault.