Albert Bichot, Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2025

Producer Profile

Albert Bichot brings to Alliance a comprehensive Burgundy portfolio spanning Chablis, the Côte de Nuits, the Côte de Beaune, the Mâconnais and Beaujolais.

With nearly 100 appellations produced across Burgundy and Beaujolais, the House offers exceptional breadth and expertise across the region. Founded in 1831, Albert Bichot is an independent, family-owned House now managed by the sixth generation, Albéric Bichot. Since then, they have consistently developed a unique position in Burgundy, combining the expertise of a historic négociant with the authenticity of its own vineyard holdings. At the heart of the Albert Bichot portfolio are its own vineyard estates, four of which are represented by Alliance and each with its own identity and terroir: Domaine Long-Depaquit one of Chablis' leading estates – 52 Ha. Domaine du Clos Frantin exceptional vineyard holdings in the Côte de Nuits – 13 Ha. Château-Gris a boutique, elegant expression of Nuits-Saint-Georges in the Côte de Nuits – 3 Ha. Domaine du Pavillon prestigious Côte de Beaune vineyards – 19 Ha. Across all four estates, the philosophy remains consistent: careful vineyard management, organic and sustainable viticulture, low intervention and precise winemaking designed to express the individual character of each site.

Viticulture

Produced in the northern reaches of Burgundy around the village of Chablis, this Chardonnay is sourced from a mosaic of vineyard sites planted on gentle slopes with varying exposures. The vines grow on calcareous clay soils over Kimmeridgian marl subsoils, the signature geology of Chablis, which imparts the region's hallmark freshness and mineral character.

Winemaking

The wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve freshness, purity and varietal expression. It is then aged on its fine lees, allowing additional texture and complexity to develop while maintaining the vibrant, mineral-driven style of the wine. The wine is aged on fine lees in stainless steel vats for 9 to 10 months, preserving the wine's crisp citrus fruit, precision and mineral purity.

Tasting Note

Pure and vibrant, this classic Chablis reveals aromas of fresh lemon, citrus zest and delicate mineral notes. The palate is crisp and focused, combining bright fruit with characteristic mineral tension. Elegant and refreshing, it finishes with impressive length and a distinctive stony character.

Food matching

Superb with freshly shucked oysters, dressed crab, garlic prawns and seafood platters, enhancing every briny, coastal flavour.