Secret Famille Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed fresh and vibrant, typically within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared white fish in a lemon-butter sauce, roasted chicken with herbs, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic house of Albert Bichot, established in Beaune in 1831, the 'Secret de Famille' Bourgogne Chardonnay is a masterclass in blending. The 'secret' lies in its sourcing: rather than standard regional vineyards, Bichot selects grapes from prestigious plots located in renowned Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits appellations, including areas near Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Saint-Aubin. This 100% Chardonnay is vinified with the same meticulous care as village-level wines, utilizing a judicious blend of stainless steel tanks to preserve vibrant citrus and white flower aromas, alongside oak barrels for 8 to 12 months of aging to impart subtle notes of toasted brioche, hazelnut, and a beautifully rounded texture.
🍾 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.