Albert Bichot, Secret de Famille, Bourgogne Côte d'Or, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France, 2023

Product code: 7231

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 exclusively from carefully selected vineyards in Burgundy's prestigious Côte d'Or, this wine is crafted from Pinot Noir grown on calcareous clay soils across the Côte de Nuits. The appellation's stricter regulations, including lower yields and higher planting densities, help to enhance concentration and quality. Fruit is sourced from renowned villages such as Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny and Marsannay, contributing depth, elegance and regional character.

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted upon arrival at the winery to ensure only the highest quality fruit is used. Fermentative maceration takes place in temperature-controlled wooden vats for 18 to 21 days, allowing gentle extraction of colour, flavour and structure while preserving the purity and finesse of the Pinot Noir. The wine is matured in oak barrels for 10 to 12 months, with 15% to 20% new oak. This restrained use of oak enhances complexity and texture while allowing the freshness and elegance of the fruit to remain at the forefront

Tasting Note

Elegant and expressive, this Bourgogne Côte d'Or Pinot Noir reveals aromas of ripe raspberry, blackcurrant and delicate red berry fruits. Silky and supple on the palate, it combines vibrant fruit with a refined structure and impressive balance. The finish is smooth, fragrant and distinctly Burgundian in character.