Wine: Albert Bichot Cotes de Beaune-Villages
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Designation: AOC Cotes de Beaune-Villages
Brand/Producer: Albert Bichot
Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir
ABV: 12.5%
Type: Red
Code: 1764
 
Tasting Notes
The first aromas are fruity, with wafts of wood and smoke. On the palate there are forest fruits, along with strawberries and redcurrants. The finish is well balanced and elegant with a hint of liquorice

Producer
Since 1350, the Bichot family has called Burgundy home. But, it was in 1831 that Bernard Bichot founded a merchant house bearing his name in Monthélie, in Beaune. At the end of the 19th century, his grandson Albert Bichot took the family business into a new direction and created the winery, Maison Albert Bichot as we know it. The family heritage has been perpetuated from father to son since then. The family crest, consisting of a deer and antlers, has been synonymous with the winery since its inception.

Since 1996, Albéric Bichot has represented the 6th generation managing the winery. The winery’s mission is to utilize the best fruit possible to create the best wine and best expression of terroir. In the constant pursuit of accomplishing this mission, Albert Bichot now owns 6 Domaines set at the heart of 5 great viticultural regions that make up Burgundy: Chablis, Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune, Cote Chalonnaise, and Beaujolais. Each estate consists of vineyards cultivated with sustainable practices, as well as facilities, cellars and dedicated winemaking teams devoted to wines of that Domaine and region.

Winemaking
100% of the wine is aged in oak barrels for up to 14 months. Up to 20% of the barrels are new adding some extra complexity to the wine’s structure

Fun Fact
This appellation gets its name from the fact that the grapes that go into its making come from the different villages in central Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune. The vines are planted on both hillsides and foothills in calcareous clay soil, facing east-southeast. These are all factors that favour good exposure to the sun and good soil drainage.

 
Food pairing
Ideal with red meats, small game and fine cheeses.