Albert Bichot Mercurey Pinot Noir 2019 (6 Bottles) France

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$428.00

Albert Bichot Mercurey Pinot Noir 2019 is crafted by Albert Bichot in Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise, drawing on vineyards that favour structure and savoury depth alongside classic Pinot perfume. This is a composed and expressive Burgundy Pinot Noir, opening with aromas of red cherry, raspberry and red plum, layered with dried rose, gentle spice and subtle earthy notes. The palate is medium bodied and finely structured, showing supple yet supportive tannins and lively acidity that give balance and flow. Red fruit flavours are complemented by savoury undertones, well-integrated oak and a quiet mineral thread that carries through the finish. The style is polished rather than powerful, allowing site character to speak clearly. The 2019 vintage received 93 points from Wine Enthusiast, highlighting its harmony and depth. Albert Bichot Mercurey Pinot Noir is drinking well now and will continue to evolve gracefully over the next five to eight years, rewarding careful cellaring while offering immediate charm.

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About Albert Bichot Wines

The first traces of the Bichot family date back to 1214. They settled in Burgundy in 1350, in their fief of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois. The family’s coat of arms has not changed since nor has its symbol, a doe (biche).

In 1831, Bernard Bichot founded a wine trading business in his name in Monthélie. His son, Hippolyte, succeeded him and bought the first vines in Volnay, already convinced that upstream control was essential. His son, Albert Bichot, the first to bear the name, gave the family business new momentum in the late 19th century and settled in the centre of Beaune once and for all in 1912.

The second Albert Bichot, who was born in 1900, was a pioneer of international commerce. North America, Asia, Oceania… He travelled incessantly in order to introduce our wines, which were already recognized as being among the best, to wine lovers around the world.

In the second half of the 20th century, his four sons, Albert, Bernard, Bénigne and Jean-Marc, inherited this know-how. A new era of expansion began with the construction of a large ageing cellar, a new bottling centre and winery. Our wines were available in all of the world’s continents.

After having gone off to discover the world, (from the Arctic to Adélie Land), Albéric Bichot joined the company in the early 90s and took over its management in 1996. Though he fully respects family traditions, he is completely focused on the future. He compares himself to the “conductor of an orchestra, proud to bring people and their talents together over a common project”.

The challenges are numerous: converting to organic viticulture in the Côte-d’Or vineyards, on-going adaptation to new markets, increasing the prestige and exposure of Burgundy wines and much more.

Convinced that the quality of wine depends on the quality of the grapes, he has focused on developing the upstream control that was undertaken in the 1980s. He secured supplies, and began to expand our vinification capacity and the ageing cellars in 2010.

The company’s vineyards now total 6 estates that cover Burgundy from north to south.

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