Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $105.63Original €94.00≈ £79.41 | boutique-albert-bichot.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $96.06Original CHF 79.40 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 5 to 10 years and more
Classification AOC Chablis Grand Cru
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian calcareous-clay soil with very hard marls that may be ochre-coloured
Orientation South-West
Sites Two plots totalling 1.54 ha: a stonier upper-slope plot producing fresher, tauter wine and a deeper-soiled mid-slope plot producing richer, rounder wine
Vine Age 37
Fermentation Vessels 65% stainless-steel vats and 35% 1-to-5-year-old oak barrels
Pressing Method Hand Harvested And Sorted, Followed By Slow, Moderate-Pressure Pressing
Oak Types Oak barrels aged 1 to 5 years
Production Details Hand harvested and sorted, then slowly pressed at moderate pressure. Alcoholic fermentation and maturation on fine lees lasted 10 months, followed by a further 6 months in stainless-steel vats. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Floral notes from the upper plot; toasted almond and hazelnut from the mid-slope plot; rich, powerful palate with a tangy structure
Food Pairing Fine fish and crustaceans such as lobster or spiny lobster; roasted or stewed poultry and white meats; pike-perch with beurre blanc
Critics Ratings 94/100
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Approximately 15 years
Classification AOC Chablis Grand Cru
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian calcareous-clay soil with very hard, Sometimes ochre-coloured marl
Orientation South-West
Sites Two plots totalling 1.5 ha: a warmer mid-slope parcel contributing richness and a higher parcel protected from northern winds contributing acidity and tension
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels 65% stainless-steel vats and 35% oak barrels aged 3 to 5 years
Oak Types Oak barrels aged 3 to 5 years
Production Details Hand harvested and fermented in 65% stainless-steel vats and 35% 3-to-5-year-old oak barrels; matured for 10 months in barrels and vats, then for 6 months in stainless steel on fine lees. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Floral notes with toasted almond and hazelnut; powerful palate supported by a tangy structure
Food Pairing Seafood, fine white meats, poultry, fish and mildly spiced dishes
Critics Ratings 91/100
Sources: www.elixirs.ca ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $96.06Original CHF 79.40 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | CHF 445.00Recorded amount · package unit unverified | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
6 Bis Boulevard Jacques Copeau, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 37 37
Owner
Albéric Bichot
Cellarmaster
Alain Serveau