Looking for a Burgundy Chardonnay that combines freshness, roundness, and nuance? At Albert Bichot, Origines comes from a variety of plots of calcareous clay, at varying altitudes and with varying exposure. This diversity, combined with careful vinification and aging, results in an aromatic style that is both vibrant and creamy. Albert Bichot is a leading Burgundy house with a broad portfolio of specialized Chardonnays, from accessible cuvées in the twenty euros to prestigious wines that rank among the top internationally.
The grapes come from various plots that combine calcareous clay with varying altitudes and exposures. Calcareous clay typically emphasizes tension and finesse, while the blend of exposition promotes ripe fruit while maintaining freshness. This creates the foundation for a wine that is both citrus-driven and round in texture.
Harvesting is done by hand. Approximately eighty percent is fermented in stainless steel for pure fruit expression and twenty percent in oak barrels for extra layering. Maturation follows on fine lees, with approximately eighty percent in steel and twenty percent in oak, for nine to eleven months. What exactly does aging on fine lees mean? The young wine rests on its fine yeast deposits, increasing texture, creaminess, and depth without overpowering the fruit.
Chardonnay , from various plots on calcareous clay
One grape, multiple origins within Burgundy, brought together for a balance between freshness and roundness.
