Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94 · Wine Spectator 92
Identity
| Producer | Albert Bichot |
| Year | 2018 |
| Vol | 0.375 |
| Classification | AOC Village |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Aroma | Rich nose combining scents of ripe red and black fruit (strawberry, raspberry...) with notes of oak and spices, which will evolve over time toward more animal notes (musk, fur). |
| Palate | On the palate, this is a rich, well-structured wine with bold, yet classy tannins. |
| Finish | The finish boasts lovely. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Aging Process | Aging in oak barrels (25 to 35% new barrels) for 14 to 16 months. |
| Fermentation | Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21 days. |
Terroir
| Soil | Calcic and limestone-based brown soil. The vines grown in marl-based soil covered with scree and red silt from the plateau, which lend the wine their elegance and finesse while the marls that contain a high proportion of fossilized shells and clay, confer body and firmness. |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Handpicking, sorting of the grapes at the winery. |
Interesting facts
| Since 1350, the Bichot family has called Burgundy home. Fermented with 10% whole bunches and aged in 20% new wood in similar wines. |