Vieilles Vignes de Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted poultry, grilled or pan-seared white fish, and creamy pasta dishes or soft cheeses like Comte.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic House of Albert Bichot, founded in Beaune in 1831, this 'Vieilles Vignes' (Old Vines) Chardonnay is a beautiful expression of Burgundy's signature white grape. The fruit is sourced from carefully selected plots across the region, primarily from the Cote de Beaune and Hautes-Cotes de Beaune, where the vines average between 25 and 35 years of age. These deeper-rooted old vines naturally yield smaller, more concentrated berries that capture the essence of Burgundy's diverse clay-limestone terroirs. To balance freshness with complexity, Bichot employs a dual aging approach: a portion of the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve vibrant citrus and white flower aromas, while the remainder matures in oak barrels for 8 to 12 months, imparting a subtle richness, delicate notes of toasted brioche, and a beautifully rounded texture.
🍾 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.