Albert Bichot : Aloxe Corton 1er cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" Dom. du Pavillon 2018

The aromatic richness and elegance of an Aloxe Corton wine from Albert Bichot

The estate

Albert Bichot owns today more than 100 hectares of vineyards, spread from the north to the south of Burgundy, and grouped into 6 prestigious estates: Domaine Long-Depaquit, located in Chablis, in the Yonne, Domaine du Clos-Frantin and Château Gris, both located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine du Pavillon, in Pommard. Devoted to Mercurey wines, it was in 2013 that Domaine Adélie was bought by Albert Bichot. The estate is named after Albert Bichot's daughter, who was born in 2003, thus handing down the family legacy from generation to generation. The beautiful vineyard of Domaine de Rochegrès in the Moulin À Vent appellation joined the family business in 2014.

The vineyard

The Premier Cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" Domaine du Pavillon 2018 from Albert Bichot is an Aloxe Corton wine, exclusive to the Domaine du Pavillon. With a surface area of 1.4 hectares, this plot, with its 30-40-year-old vines, is planted on brown limestone soils on scree, less clayey and a little deeper than in the Grand Cru area.

The wine

The name "En Mareschaut" is derived from the old French "Maresche" (marsh). Because of its proximity to the Lauve spring, the lower part of Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny was marshy. The gradual reclamation of Burgundy's land through major drainage works allowed the first vines to be planted.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes were harvested by hand and vinified in temperature-controlled conical oak vats. The wine was aged in oak barrels (25% to 40% of which were new) for 14 to 18 months.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Aloxe Corton Premier Cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" Domaine du Pavillon 2018 from Albert Bichot

Tasting

Nose
The nose mingles fruity scents of blackberry and strawberry with spicy notes of tea and cocoa.

Palate
The palate is balanced, enticing with its supple and velvety tannins. The finish is lingering, remarkable for its aromatic intensity which echoes the fruity scents of the first nose.

Food and wine pairing

The Aloxe Corton Premier Cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" Domaine du Pavillon 2018 from Albert Bichot pairs perfectly with red meats, game and cheeses.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve at 15-17°C.

Storage

This Burgundy red wine can be enjoyed today, and can be laid down until 2025 to express all its aromatic palette.