Albert Bichot, Fixin, Burgundy, France, 2023

Product code: 7249

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 Côte de Nuits village of Fixin, situated between Dijon and Gevrey-Chambertin, this Pinot Noir is grown on calcareous clay soils with pockets of marl. The vineyards occupy gently sloping sites where significant variations in altitude, sometimes reaching 80 metres within a single plot, contribute to the wine's character, balance and complexity.

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted upon arrival at the winery. Fermentative maceration takes place in temperature-controlled wooden vats for 18 to 21 days, allowing for gentle extraction of colour, flavour and structure while preserving the finesse and aromatic purity of the Pinot Noir fruit. Aged in French oak barrels for 14 to 16 months, with 20% to 30% new oak. This maturation regime adds subtle spice, texture and complexity while maintaining freshness and balance.

Tasting Note

Elegant and expressive, this Fixin offers delicate aromas of rose, violet, cherry and raspberry. The palate is fleshy and structured, combining vibrant red fruit with subtle oak influence and refreshing acidity. Harmonious and refined, it finishes with lingering spice and impressive length.