Ratings
Burghound92 · Jancis Robinson17 · Wine Spectator90 · Jasper Morris90-92
Identity
| Producer | Albert Bichot |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Vivid and bright ruby color |
| Aroma | Fine nose with scents of red and black fruit (raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant) mingle with subtle notes of flowers (rose, violet) and spices. The nose features intense aromas of wild fruit of the woods (blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry) |
| Palate | Fleshy and delicate on the palate, this wine is balanced by a structure based on bold, yet soft tannins. Both floral and fruity, this wine offers remarkable balance with silky tannins |
| Finish | Lovely intense, fruity finish with a long refreshing finish reminiscent of menthol and tobacco |
| Food Pairing | Roasted or stewed meats (poultry, veal, lamb, feathered game) and mild cheeses. Perfect with finely-cooked red meats and delicate cheeses |
| Serving Temp | 15-16 |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.4 |
| 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 | Often shallow brown limestone soil |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Handpicking, sorting of the grapes at the winery |
Interesting facts
| The Les Chabiots Climat lies adjacent to Les Amoureuses, with shallow soil and underlying limestone bedrock lending silky elegance. The name derives from rocks found during planting. |