Les Picotins
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted poultry in a light cream sauce, or mild goat cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the Côte Chalonnaise in Burgundy, Albert Bichot's white 'Les Picotins' is a beautifully crafted expression of 100% Chardonnay. The grapes are sourced from the 'Les Picotins' climat in the Mercurey appellation, where the soils are rich in limestone and clay, imparting a distinct mineral core to the wine. Mercurey itself takes its name from the Roman god Mercury, who had a temple erected here in antiquity. Albert Bichot, a historic house founded in 1831, vinifies this wine with a careful balance of stainless steel and oak barrel aging. This method preserves the vibrant, fresh orchard fruit and white flower aromas while adding a subtle, creamy texture and delicate notes of toasted brioche and hazelnut.
🍾 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.