Albert Bichot Meursault AOC 2019 x 1
Product 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
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