Albert Bichot : Aloxe Corton 1er cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" Dom. du Pavillon 2020

A complex and balanced Burgundy red wine

The estate

Although the history of the Bichot family dates back to 1214, the family only settled in Burgungy in 1350. The trading house was created in Monthélie in 1831, under the impetus of Bernard Bichot, and grew rapidly during the 19th century, thus becoming the official supplier to the Royal Swedish Court. An independent, family-owned business, Albert Bichot is one of the fine names that has left its mark on the wine industry and the influence of Burgundy wines around the world. Since 1996, the family’s 6th generation has been running the company, harmoniously blending modernity with family tradition.

Today, the Albert Bichot family owns more than 100 hectares of vines that spread from the north to the south of Burgundy and are grouped under 6 prestigious estates: Domaine Long-Depaquit, located in Chablis, in the Yonne, Domaine du Clos-Frantin and Château Gris, both located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine du Pavillon, in Pommard. Dedicated to the production of Mercurey wines, Domaine Adélie was acquired by Albert Bichot in 2013. The estate is named after the first name of Albert Bichot's daughter, who was born in 2003, thus perpetuating the family legacy from one generation to another. The beautiful vineyard of Domaine de Rochegrès in the Moulin À Vent appellation joined the family business in 2014.

The vineyard

The name "En Mareschaut" is derived from the old French "Maresche" (marsh). Due to its proximity to the Lauve river, the lower part of Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny is marshy. The gradual land sanitisation through major drainage work enabled the planting of vines.

Albert Bichot's "Clos des Maréchaudes" Domaine du Pavillon 2020 is an Aloxe Corton 1er cru wine stemming from the monopole of Domaine du Pavillon. With a surface area of 1.4 hectares, this parcel, whose vines are 30 to 40 years old, is planted on brown limestone soils on scree, less clayey and a little deeper than in the Grand Cru part.

Vinification and ageing

The hand-picked grapes are vinified in temperature-controlled cone-shaped oak vats. Vatting time lasts 20 to 28 days. The wine is aged in oak barrels (25% to 40% of which are new) for 14 to 18 months.

The blend

Pinot Noir (100%).

Albert Bichot’s Aloxe Corton 1er cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" Domaine du Pavillon 2020: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Nose

Expressive, the nose exudes fruity (blackberry, strawberry) and spicy fragrances as well as notes of tea and cocoa.

Palate

Throughout the tasting experience, the palate combines a perfect balance with supple and velvety tannins. The finish is persistent and aromatic.

Food and wine pairing

This red Burgundy wine will pair with red meat, game and cheese.

Service

For an optimal tasting experience, serve between 15 and 17°C.

Cellaring

Enjoy now, this Aloxe Corton 1er cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" Domaine du Pavillon 2020 by Albert Bichot can be kept in the cellar until 2027 to express its full aromatic range.