Albert Bichot : Latricières-Chambertin Grand cru 2020

Characteristics and tasting advice for Albert Bichot's Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

Tasting

Nose
The nose is seductive with its great complexity, blending intense aromas of red fruits, such as raspberry and blackcurrant, with delicate floral nuances reminiscent of rose.

Palate
The palate impresses with its structure that is both powerful and remarkably soft. The whole is of exemplary balance, carried by a brilliant finish that reflects all the nobility of this exceptional terroir.

Food and wine pairings

This grand cru pairs wonderfully with red meats, game with character as well as mature and strong cheeses that will match its structure and complexity.

Service and aging

Serve between 16°C and 18°C. This wine can be cellared until around 2037, or even longer under good cellar conditions.

The creaminess and refinement of a Burgundy Grand Cru

The property

Founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot, the Albert Bichot house is a pillar of Burgundy, with family roots dating back to 1214. Today led by Albéric Bichot, it extends over 250 hectares, including prestigious estates such as Long-Depaquit in Chablis and du Pavillon in Pommard. The house stands out for its dual expertise as a merchant and owner, its commitment to organic farming, and its role in the recognition of Burgundy climates by UNESCO.

The vineyard

The Latricières-Chambertin is a satellite of the prestigious Chambertin, located on the border with the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation. This exceptional terroir rests on a clay-limestone soil on marl and Bajocian limestone, covered with a thin layer of silica from the debris of the Grissard combe. This poor soil contributes to the notes of wild fruits and subtle and complex spices that characterize this grand cru.

Vinification and aging

Careful vinification in thermo-regulated oak vats for 20 to 28 days. The aging then takes place 100% in oak barrels, 50% of which are new, for a period of 14 to 16 months, allowing the wine to develop its complexity and finesse.

Grape variety

100% pinot noir.