Albert Bichot : Latricières-Chambertin Grand cru 2020

A pleasant cherry and floral aroma, and a silky texture, although perhaps it lacks a bit of the depth one would hope for from a grand cru. Made from purchased grapes that the team from Bichot picked. The harvest here was among the very last (4th September) when the grapes had reached almost 14% potential alcohol. The grapes were partially destemmed and gently fermented before ageing in 35% new casks.

A delightful surprise: excellent grape selection and precise vinification, yielding a spicy nose with a hint of truffle or mushroom that makes it ideal for feathered game, with refined tannins and excellent structure. Wait until 2030.