Albert Bichot : Chablis 1er cru "Les Beugnons" Dom. Long-Depaquit 2020

A complex and mineral Chablis Premier Cru

The estate

Although the history of the Bichot family dates back to 1214, the family only settled in Burgundy 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

"Les Beugnons" Domaine Long-Depaquit 2017 by Albert Bichot is a Chablis 1er Cru wine that stems from a beautiful 2.3-hectare plot. 25 years old on average, the vines are planted on white clay-limestone with limestone scree, giving these wines a beautiful minerality mixed with a rich and ripe aromatic complexity.

Vinification and ageing

Manual harvesting. Vinification of this Chablis wine exclusively in vats, along with ageing on fine lees for 12 months.

The blend

Chardonnay (100%).

Albert Bichot’s Chablis 1er Cru "Les Beugnons" Domaine Long-Depaquit 2017: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Nose

The nose gives off intense fragrances of fresh fruit (vine peach, apricot).

Palate

The palate is seduced by this wine’s complexity, its freshness and its mineral structure sustained by notes of gunpowder and flint.

Food and wine pairing

Seafood, brioche sausages, snails or white meats are ideal pairings with Albert Bichot's Chablis 1er Cru "Les Beugnons" Domaine Long-Depaquit 2020.

Service

For an optimal tasting, serve at 10-12°C.

Cellaring

Enjoy today, this Burgundy white wine can be kept in the cellar until 2027, enabling it to express its full aromatic range.