Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled fish, roasted chicken, creamy goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Albert Bichot's regional Bourgogne Chardonnay is a masterclass in blending, capturing the diverse terroirs of Burgundy in a single, elegant bottle. Sourced from carefully selected parcels across the Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, and the Mâconnais, this wine reflects the historic house's commitment to showcasing the pure expression of the Chardonnay grape. The winemaking team employs a balanced approach, aging a portion of the cuvée in stainless steel tanks to preserve vibrant citrus and white flower aromas, while the remainder undergoes aging in oak barrels to impart a subtle, creamy texture and delicate toasted notes. This harmonious marriage of freshness and roundness pays homage to Burgundy's medieval monastic roots, where Benedictine and Cistercian monks first mapped the region's unique climats centuries ago.
🍾 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 100%
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%