Puligny Montrachet '21
Albert Bichot
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The Bichot family winery is one of the most influential producers in Burgundy. The family settled there in 1350 and in 1831 Bernard Bichot started a wine business in Monthélie, on the Côte de Beaune and his son Hippolyte bought the first vines in Volnay. Son Albert Bichot gave the family business a new impulse at the end of the 19th century and settled permanently in the city of Beaune, where it is still located 5 centuries later. At that time the wines were already famous worldwide.
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- Wine Country
- France
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- Grape varieties wine
- Chardonnay
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- Wine-food combination
- Ideal with fine fish, shellfish, white meats, poultry in sauce and full-flavored cheeses.
About this wine
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The Bichot family winery is one of the most influential producers in Burgundy. The family settled there in 1350 and in 1831 Bernard Bichot started a wine business in Monthélie, on the Côte de Beaune and his son Hippolyte bought the first vines in Volnay. Son Albert Bichot gave the family business a new impulse at the end of the 19th century and settled permanently in the city of Beaune, where it is still located 5 centuries later. At that time the wines were already famous worldwide.
- Producer
- Albert Bichot
- Country of origin
- France
- Wine Region
- Burgundy
- Classification
- AOC Puligny-Montrachet
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grape varieties wine
- Chardonnay
- % of grape varieties wine
- 100% Chardonnay
- Tasting note
- The nose develops subtle aromas of dried fruit, almond, apricot as well as hawthorn flower and candied fruit. The palate is round and structured, harmonious and well balanced with a long, refreshing finish.
- Wine-food combination
- Ideal with fine fish, shellfish, white meats, poultry in sauce and full-flavored cheeses.
- Vinification
- The grapes are hand picked and fermented completely in new oak barrels, of which 15 to 35% new oak. Afterwards the wine ages for another 14 to 16 months in the barrels.
- Location Vineyard
- Côte de Beaune
- Soil
- Calcareous clay with localized marl
- Serving temperature
- Serve between 12°C and 14°C.
- Ageing potential
- May be enjoyed now or cellared for 3 to 5 years or more.
