Albert Bichot Macon Milly Lamartin 2020 x 6

Description

MÂCON MILLY-LAMARTINE
 MAISON ALBERT BICHOT
 LOCATION
 Bourgogne
 VARIETAL
 Chardonnay
 TERROIR
 Marly limestone soil containing clay
 PRESENTATION
 Located west of the longest limestone secondary mountain ranges that
 stretches from Tournus in the north to Fuissé in the south, the vineyards
 of Milly-Lamartine occupy the westernmost slopes of the Mâconnais’
 vineyards. It is unique in that it is influenced by the coolness of the higher
 altitudes of the Haut-Mâconnais, of between 290 and nearly 400 m.
 The vines grown in a diversity of soil types (limestone, clay, marls)
 depending on the plots. Exposure varies too, ranging from northeast
 where it is cooler to southwest where the vines are more exposed to the
 sun. 
The name “Lamartine” was added to the name of the village of Milly in
 1902 in honour of the famous poet, Alphonse de Lamartine, who was
 mayor of the village and owned an estate here.
 WINEMAKING/AGEING
 Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees: 80% in stainless steel vats
 and 20% in oak barrels for 8 to 9 months.
 TASTING
 Fresh, delicate nose with scents of gunflint and menthol which mingle
 with notes of peach and apricot. On the palate, this wine’s body and
 aromatic complexity are balanced by lovely freshness that is
 characteristic of this higher altitude terroir.
 SERVING
 Serve at 11-13°C (53-55°F).
 To taste young on the fruit or to keep 2 to 3 years.
 FOOD PAIRINGS
 Simply prepared fish and seafood
 White meats and poultry, grilled or served in a light sauce
 QUOTES
 Tim Atkin: 91/100 (2023) 
Jancis Robinson: 16/20 (2022)
 Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2022