Clos Micault
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar well beyond this.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck breast, beef bourguignon, and earthy wild mushroom risotto.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Pommard Premier Cru 'Clos Micault' is a jewel within Albert Bichot's Domaine du Pavillon estate. Located on the lower slopes of the Pommard appellation, this unique climat features soils rich in clay and fine silt, resting on ancient alluvial deposits. Unlike the famously muscular and tannic reputation of typical Pommard wines, Clos Micault is celebrated for its surprising elegance, roundness, and silky texture. Historically, the 'Clos' designation refers to the stone walls that traditionally enclosed these prized vineyard plots, protecting the vines and defining their microclimates. Albert Bichot's traditional vinification, utilizing custom-toasted French oak barrels, coaxes out the delicate red fruit aromatics and subtle earthy undertones of this exceptional terroir, creating a refined expression of Burgundy that beautifully balances power and grace.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.