Horizon de Bichot Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or mild creamy cheeses like Brie and Camembert.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic Maison Albert Bichot, founded in Beaune in 1831, the 'Horizon' Pinot Noir represents a modern exploration of France's most noble red grape. Stepping outside the strict confines of traditional Burgundian appellations, this cuvée is a 'Vin de France' that blends Bichot's centuries of Burgundian winemaking expertise with carefully selected Pinot Noir grapes from diverse terroirs, notably cooler-climate parcels in the South of France such as Limoux. This unique approach marries the sunny generosity of the south with the elegant, mineral-driven structure characteristic of northern climates. Fermented primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its vibrant red fruit character, a small portion is aged in oak to impart subtle complexity and soft tannins, resulting in an approachable, fresh, and beautifully balanced expression of Pinot Noir.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1831 by Bernard Bichot, Maison Albert Bichot is an iconic family-owned wine house based in Beaune, Burgundy, with a rich winemaking heritage spanning six generations. Today steered by Albéric Bichot, the house oversees six distinguished standalone estates spanning the historic terroirs of Chablis, the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune, the Côte Chalonnaise, and Beaujolais. Embracing sustainable and certified organic farming practices, Albert Bichot focuses on meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification to capture the distinct nuance and purity of each climats. Renowned across the globe, the producer crafts exceptional, terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay spanning accessible village labels up to legendary Grand Crus, including Bonnes-Mares and prestigious Monopoles.