Albert Bichot : Chablis Village Dom. Long-Depaquit 2024

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Chablis Village Domaine Long-Depaquit 2024 by Albert Bichot

Tasting

Nose
An elegant bouquet revealing intense aromas of candied lemon mingled with delicate hints of white flowers.

Palate
The attack is lively, and the structure remarkably straight and chiselled. The finish shows a beautiful minerality, underscored by iodine and saline notes.

Food and wine pairing
Ideal as an aperitif to begin a meal, this white wine also pairs wonderfully with a seafood platter, perfectly enhancing oysters, crab and prawns.

Serving and cellaring
To fully enjoy the Chablis Village Dom. Long-Depaquit 2024, serve it chilled, at a temperature between 9 and 11°C. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared until around 2029.

A pure, mineral Chablis reflecting the expertise of Maison Albert Bichot

The estate
Founded in 1831 in Monthélie, Maison Albert Bichot is a historic figure in Burgundy and is now headquartered in Beaune. Run by Albéric Bichot, the sixth generation of the family, this family business stands out for its commitment to the environment. It tends 106 hectares of fully certified organic vineyards spread across six prestigious estates. Combining its role as a grower with that of a négociant, this world-renowned house is distinguished by its constant pursuit of quality and its deep respect for Burgundian terroirs.

The vineyard
Located in northern Burgundy, near Auxerre, the terroir dedicated to this Chablis cuvée covers 28 hectares. The vines, averaging 38 years of age, thrive on clay-limestone soils typical of the Kimmeridgian. The vineyard is a mosaic of 34 distinct plots, set on gentle to moderate slopes with varied exposures, which lends great complexity to the grapes.

Winemaking and ageing
To preserve the freshness and purity of the fruit, the alcoholic fermentation of the Chablis Village Dom. Long-Depaquit 2024 takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged on fine lees in the same tanks for 10 to 11 months.

Grape variety
100% Chardonnay