Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $18.65Original €16.60≈ £14.02 | boutique-albert-bichot.com ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay
Classification AOC Village
Region Rochegres
Soil Poor, Very pure pink granitic soil
Orientation Primarily Southeast
Sites La Rochelle; Au Mont; younger vines in Rochegrès
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled open vats
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Barrel Size 350
Production Details The vineyard area is 3.20 ha and the vines are 30–40 years old. Fermenting maceration lasts 16–18 days in temperature-controlled open vats. The wine ages for 8–9 months with 50% in 350-L barrels (20% new) and 50% in stainless-steel vats, followed by 3–4 months entirely in stainless steel. Recommended service is 14–15°C; the producer suggests drinking it young for its fruit or keeping it 3–5 years and longer.
Tasting Notes Floral and mineral, with rose, raspberry, blackcurrant and blueberry; generous, complex and harmonious, with an intense, subtly fragrant finish.
Food Pairing Roasted or stewed meat and poultry; medium cheeses
Critics Ratings 16.5
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Rochegres
Critics Ratings 90
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Rochegres
Critics Ratings 93
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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