Roche Rose
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years from the vintage release to capture its peak freshness and vibrant fruit profile.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
An artisanal charcuterie board, classic roasted chicken with herbs, or grilled pork chops.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Albert Bichot's 'Roche Rose' is a vibrant tribute to the unique pink granite soils—known locally as 'roche rose'—that define the finest terroirs of the Beaujolais region. This geological signature, rich in decomposed granite and mineral veins, provides the Gamay grape with its signature energy, elegance, and perfumed complexity. The Bichot family, with winemaking roots dating back to 1831, crafts this cuvée to celebrate the joyful, expressive nature of Beaujolais. Utilizing gentle extraction and temperature-controlled fermentation, they preserve the wine's bright red fruit profile, delicate floral notes of violet and peony, and its refreshing, mineral-driven finish, offering a beautiful expression of regional heritage.
🍾 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.