Albert Bichot Meursault AOC 2022 x 1

Description

MEURSAULT
 MAISON ALBERT BICHOT
 LOCATION
 Bourgogne
 VARIETAL
 Chardonnay
 TERROIR
 Calcareous clay soil containing white marls
 PRESENTATION
 Located at the very heart of the Côte de Beaune, Meursault is one of
 Burgundy’s flagship villages and among its most celebrated. It is cited as
 being the capital of Burgundy’s great white wines.
 The diversity in the soil type and depth and the nature of the slope has a
 significant influence on the wines. Though they are always magnificently
 opulent, some may feature varying expressions of minerality.
 WINEMAKING/AGEING
 Handpicking, sorting of the grapes, gentle pressing so as to respect the
 fruit. 
alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees in oak barrels (20 to 30%
 new barrels) for 14 to 16 months.
 TASTING
 Delicate nose with scents of flowers and fruit, such as hawthorn and
 peach, underpinned by toasted notes. This rich, silky wine is structured
 and well balanced. It boasts remarkable length on the palate with a hint of
 sucrosity and lovely minerality.
 SERVING
 Serve between 12 and 14°C (53-57°F).
 To enjoy young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years and more.
 FOOD PAIRINGS
 Finely prepared fish and seafood
 Roasted or stewed white meats and poultry
 QUOTES
 Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2022) 
James Suckling: 91/100 (2020) 
Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2019