Albert Bichot Morey St Denis 1st Cru Les Sorbet 2018 x 1

Description

MOREY-SAINT-DENIS PREMIER CRU “LES SORBETS”
 MAISON ALBERT BICHOT
 PRESENTATION
 LOCATION
 Bourgogne
 VARIETAL
 Pinot Noir
 TERROIR
 Clayey brown soil overlying hard limestone and pebbly
 scree
 Morey-Saint-Denis is located in the Côte de Nuits, between Gevrey
Chambertin to the north, and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. The
 vineyards cover a surface area of 230 acres including 100 acres of
 Premier Crus and almost exclusively produce red Pinot Noir wines. This
 appellation offers a combination of the masculine character of Gevrey
Chambertin and the feminine typicity of Chambolle-Musigny. 
“Les Sorbets” is a Premier Cru located at an altitude of 250 metres. Its
 name refers to the rowan trees (sorbiers) that were once commonly found
 on this plot, prized for their orangey-red fruit, flowers and wood.
 WINEMAKING/AGEING
 Handpicking, grape sorting upon arrival at the winery. 
Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21
 days. 
Aging in oak barrels (35 to 40% new barrels) for 16 to 17 months.
 TASTING
 The intense nose is redolent of red and black fruit (raspberry,
 blackcurrant, raspberry…) combined with a delicate touch of oak, which
 will evolve over time towards more complex scents (spices, forest
 undergrowth, leather…). Fleshy and full bodied on the palate, this wine
 offers pleasing structure that lends it perfect balance. The long finish is
 silky and deliciously fruity.
 SERVING
 Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).
 Aging potential: 5 to 7 years and more.
 FOOD PAIRINGS
 Roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, duck, game) 
Medium to mature cheeses
 Recipe suggestion: medallion of venison with mushroom sauce
 QUOTES
 Tim Atkin: 93/100 (2023) 
Decanter Wolrd Wine Awards: 97/100, Platinum Medal (2022) 
Decanter World Wine Awards: 96/100, Gold Medal (2020)