Albert Bichot, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France, 2022

Product code: 6291

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

The vineyard is rooted in calcareous clay soils with pockets of marl, providing ideal conditions for producing wines of remarkable finesse and complexity. Situated in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet is one of Burgundy's most prestigious white wine appellations. Nestled between Meursault to the north and Chassagne-Montrachet to the south, it is celebrated worldwide for crafting some of the finest expressions of Chardonnay.

Winemaking

The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted before gentle pressing to preserve their purity and character. Fermentation is followed by ageing on fine lees in oak barrels, with 20 to 30% new oak, for 14 to 16 months, adding complexity and depth while maintaining the wine's elegance.

Tasting Note

Pale yellow and gold in colour, there is oak and vanilla on the nose that opens out to white peach and hawthorn blossom. Plenty of length on the palate, well balanced and mineral like.