Wine: Albert Bichot Pommard “Clos des Ursulines” Domaine du Pavillon
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Designation: AOC Pommard
Brand/Producer: Albert Bichot
Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir
ABV: 13.5%
Type: Red
Code: 1761
 
Tasting Notes
A fruity nose redolent of cherry, blackcurrant and fig leads to a full round palate with ripe tannins and rich, but not heavy, substance. This wine is powerful and well-structured yet remains subtle, elegant and almost "feminine" due to the vineyard’s proximity to Volnay. The finish is silky and velvety.
 
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
The harvest is handpicked and extra care is taken to ensure the grapes are kept cool. Fermentation takes place in conical oak vats. The wine is aged for up to 16 months in oak barrels of which 30% are new oak barrels adding some extra complexity to the wine’s structure


Fun Fact
The “Clos des Ursulines”, a peaceful haven dotted with centuries-old pine trees, is located at the heart of Pommard. It is undoubtedly this tranquillity that once enchanted the nuns from the Ursuline convent who were the first owners of the estate. This almost 4-hectare (9.8 acre) “monopole” is located at the southern end of the Pommard appellation toward Volnay. Thanks to its unique terroir, this wine challenges the widely spread myth that Pommard wines are more “masculine”.


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