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 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.