Dames Huguettes
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, classic coq au vin, or mild creamy cheeses such as Cîteaux.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the high-altitude slopes of the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, just above the prestigious Côte de Nuits, Les Dames Huguettes is a historic lieu-dit renowned for its exceptional terroir. The name itself whispers of Burgundy's medieval past, likely referencing the noble women or nuns (dames) who once tended these sun-drenched, limestone-rich hillsides. Albert Bichot, a family-owned house established in 1831, crafts this elegant red entirely from Pinot Noir. The vineyard's elevation yields cooler temperatures, imparting a vibrant acidity and a bright, crunchy red fruit character to the wine. Fermented in temperature-controlled vats and aged in French oak barrels, this cuvée beautifully balances rustic charm with refined Burgundian elegance, showcasing wild strawberry, cherry, and subtle earthy undertones.
🍾 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.