2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay
Gamay100%
Drinking Window To taste young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years and more.
Region Julienas
Soil Granite, Alluvium
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation East-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Thermoregulated Open Vats, Stainless Steel
Maceration 9 days
Total Aging 8 months
Serving Temperature 14-15°C · 57-59°F
Production Details Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated open vats for 9 to 12 days. Aging in stainless steel vats for 8 to 9 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: wild fruit (blackberry, blueberry, wild strawberry), flowers (rose, violet), spices
Palate: fleshy, full-bodied, solid tannic structure, lovely minerality
Food Pairing charcuterie board, grilled or roasted meats and poultry, medium cheeses
Sources: www.albert-bichot.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2017 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Drink now
Region Julienas
Tasting Notes James Suckling review of the 2017 vintage (published February 2019): red-berry aromas; juicy; light-footed; lively acidity.
Critics Ratings 89
2016 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2021-2027
Region Julienas
Critics Ratings 91
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