Burgundy
Albert Bichot - Santenay - Blanc - 2018
Characteristics
Country / Region: Burgundy
Vintage: 2018
Name: AOP Santenay
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate listed in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Domaine rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2023
Cuvée rated 92/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
Originating from vines near Chassagne-Montrachet, the 2018 white Santenay unfolds with vibrant energy, supported by fresh fruit, refined and creamy oak, and a slight noble vegetal touch that adds freshness. The palate is dynamic, graceful, and refined, with a lovely balance. This wine is ready to drink over the next three to five years.Vinification:
Vinified in oak barrels for 6 to 12 weeks, including 20% new oak, then aged in oak barrels for 14 to 16 months.Color:
Bright light gold.Nose:
A beautiful evolution is revealed through creamy, floral notes, underlined by a fine woody touch and gentle purity.Palate:
Fresh and dynamic
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Fish, white meats, cooked cheeses.Cellar aging:
From now until 2026, and even longer for enthusiasts.
Repeatedly distinguished and praised by international critics, Albert Bichot is part of the exclusive circle of the most prestigious houses in Burgundy. Carefully selected parcels, harvesting at full maturity, and controlled aging processes that respect the identity of each terroir are the pillars of this Burgundian institution recognized well beyond our borders.
Led with sensitivity by Albéric Bichot, the architect of its rise, this House has become an essential reference in Burgundy today.