Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $25.96Original €23.10≈ £19.51 | boutique-albert-bichot.com ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Taste young for its fruit or keep for 3 to 4 years
Region Hautes Cotes de Beaune
Soil Calcareous clay soil
Orientation Primarily South To East
Fermentation Vessels Thermoregulated stainless steel vats
Oak Types Oak barrels
Production Details The vineyards lie on a plateau behind the Côte de Beaune at 350–450 metres, with exposure primarily from south to east; harvest begins a few days later than in the Côte de Beaune. Fermenting maceration takes place in thermoregulated stainless steel vats for 18–20 days. The producer describes maturation as “85% to 75%” in stainless steel vats and 15% to 25% in oak barrels for 10–12 months. Recommended serving temperature is 14–15°C (57–59°F).
Tasting Notes Fresh nose of red and black berries, including blackcurrant and raspberry, with kirsch; fruit-forward, soft and delicately structured palate; spontaneous and charming.
Food Pairing Roasted or braised red and white meats; medium cheeses
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window To taste young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 4 years
Region Hautes Cotes de Beaune
Soil Calcareous clay soil
Elevation 350.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details The Hautes-Côtes de Beaune vineyards are found on a plateau behind the famed Côte de Beaune, at an altitude of between 350 and 450 metres. Exposure varies primarily from south to east, meaning that the vines receive an optimal amount of sunshine. Because of the altitude, the harvest always begins a few days after the Côte de Beaune.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, black berries, blackcurrant, raspberry, kirsch
Palate: fruit forward, soft, delicate structure, spontaneous, charming
Food Pairing roasted red meats, braised red meats, roasted white meats, braised white meats, medium cheeses
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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