Albert Bichot, Pouilly Fuissé, Burgundy, France, 2024

Product code: 7217

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 renowned villages of Fuissé, Solutré, Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré in the Mâconnais region of southern Burgundy, this Chardonnay is grown on calcareous clay soils containing pebbly scree. The vineyards are planted exclusively on slopes, many of them steep, with varying exposures that extend the harvest period and contribute complexity, freshness and depth to the wine.

Winemaking

Following alcoholic fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees to enhance texture, complexity and aromatic expression. The combination of stainless steel and oak maturation preserves the purity and freshness of the fruit while adding subtle richness and structure to the finished wine. The wine is aged for 8 to 9 months on fine lees, with 70% matured in stainless steel vats and 30% in oak barrels. This balanced approach adds gentle complexity and texture while maintaining freshness and varietal character.

Tasting Note

Fresh and elegant, this Pouilly-Fuissé reveals aromas of white-fleshed orchard fruits, subtle spice and delicate hints of vanilla and oak. The palate is beautifully balanced, combining vibrant freshness with a rounded texture and pronounced minerality. Aromatic and refined, it finishes with impressive length and finesse.