Albert Bichot - Meursault Charmes Premier Cru
How this wine tastes
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Flavour profile
This Meursault Charmes is made entirely from Chardonnay grapes from the Les Charmes Premier Cru vineyard in the Côte de Beaune. The grapes are carefully hand-picked to ensure optimal ripeness. After a gentle pressing, fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel and partly in oak barrels, some of which are new. The wine is then further aged in oak barrels, adding depth and complexity, before being bottled and resting for a while in the bottle.
Body
Sweetness
Acidity
- Complexity
- Complex & deep
Aromas & flavours
Grape & vineyard
Winemaking & ageing
From vineyard to bottle
The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.
Vinification and grapes
This Meursault Charmes is made entirely from Chardonnay grapes from the Les Charmes Premier Cru vineyard in the Côte de Beaune. The grapes are carefully hand-picked to ensure optimal ripeness. After a gentle pressing, fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel and partly in oak barrels, some of which are new. The wine is then further aged in oak barrels, adding depth and complexity, before being bottled and resting for a while in the bottle.
The Albert Bichot winery
Albert Bichot is one of the most prestigious estates in Burgundy, with a history dating back to 1831. Based in Beaune, the family manages several estates in the region's major appellations. Their style is characterized by respect for provenance, with wines that clearly express the distinctive characteristics of their vineyards. Bichot wines are renowned worldwide for their precision and elegance.
2021 vintage in Burgundy
The 2021 vintage in Burgundy was excellent , with wines exhibiting firm structure and slow maturation. For white Burgundies, this translates to wines that combine power and tension and age beautifully. The 2021 Meursault Charmes is therefore not only impressive already but also has the potential to further develop in complexity in the coming years.
Food pairing
Meursault Charmes 2021 truly shines with rich dishes like lobster, turbot, or monkfish in a creamy sauce. It also pairs beautifully with roasted poultry like Bresse chicken or veal in a light cream sauce. For a vegetarian option, this wine pairs beautifully with porcini risotto or a creamy mushroom dish.
Vintage 2021
Herkomst & details
The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.
The wine
White · Chardonnay · 2021
- Wine type
- White
- Varietal(s)
- Chardonnay
- Vintage
- 2021
- Size
- 0.75 L
- Alcohol content
- 13.0%
- Closure
- Cork
Origin & winery
France · Burgundy
- Producer
- Albert Bichot
- Winery websiteWebsite
- www.albert-bichot.com (opens in a new tab)
- Country
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France
- Region
- Burgundy
- Area
- Côte de Beaune
- Appellation
- Meursault
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Terroir & maturation
Partially fermented and matured in oak barrels, some of which are new. Further mat...
- Soil
- -
- Maturation
- Partially fermented and matured in oak barrels, some of which are new. Further maturation takes place in oak barrels.
- Oak aged
- Yes
- Single grape variety
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No
- Malolactic conversion
- Yes
Serving & cellaring
Lobster,
Turbot,
Monkfish with a creamy sauce,
Roasted poultry such as Bresse c...
- Ideal serving temperature
- 12° - 14°C
- Drinking Window
- 2024–2036
- Food Pairing
- Lobster,
Turbot,
Monkfish with a creamy sauce,
Roasted poultry such as Bresse chicken,
Veal with a light cream sauce,
Risotto with porcini mushrooms,
Creamy mushroom dish
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