Albert Bichot
While the Bichot family has called Burgundy its home since 1350, it wasn’t until 1831 that the name was associated with wine. Bernard Bichot established a wine merchant house that year just south of Beaune hence creating the early beginnings of Albert Bichot Winery. At the end of the 19th century, Bernard’s grandson Albert Bichot brought new enthusiasm to the business and relocated its headquarters to the heart of Beaune. Today, Albert Bichot is on its 6th generation of family management with Alberic Bichot as acting CEO. Albert Bichot vineyards are located within their four estates which are situated in some of the most sought-after areas of Burgundy including Chablis, Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune and Cote Chalonnaise according to our Albert Bichot reviews. In addition to utilizing grapes from their own vineyard sites, Albert Bichot carefully sources grapes in order to vinify and age its négociant Albert Bichot wines to their high quality standards. For a detailed list of reviewed wines be sure to check out our Albert Bichot wine ratings below.
Albert Bichot 2006 Domaine du Pavillon Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Chardonnay (Beaune)
- $90
Spice, especially nutmeg, is a distinctive character in this soft, ripe wine. It lacks some definition, but is attractively round. Fruit flavors tend toward white pears, edged with toast, while the texture is fat, full.
— R.V.
(5/1/2009)
Albert Bichot 2006 Domaine Long-Depaquit Les Vaillons Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chablis)
Fresh and soft initially, this wine takes a while to reveal some mineral structure. But then, deliciously friendly white fruits surround this taut structure. The acidity is crisp, fresh, leaving orange zest and green fruits for the finish.
— R.V.
(5/1/2009)
Albert Bichot 2002 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Chambertin)
- $173
Dark tannins and aromas of sweet strawberries give this wine an immediate attraction. The fruit is dominant, as are new wood and heavy tannins on the finish.
— R.V.
(9/1/2004)
Albert Bichot 2005 Domaine du Clos Frantin Les Malconsorts Premier Cru Pinot Noir (Vosne-Romanée)
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Soft, generous and ripe, this is very Pinot Noir. Maybe it lacks density for a Vosne-Romanée, but it is a delicious wine. The fruit is layered with black plum skin tannins, leaving the aftertaste of fresh acidity, balanced with dryness.
— R.V.
(3/1/2008)
Albert Bichot 2005 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Echézeaux)
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Echezeaux is a great vineyard, and a wine needs to match up to its greatness. This wine doesn’t quite make it, its soft, round flavors missing the intensity. Even so, it is enjoyable, a riot of black fruits, soft tannins and touches of spicy wood.
— R.V.
(3/1/2008)
Albert Bichot 2006 Domaine du Pavillon Clos des Ursulines Pinot Noir (Pommard)
For a Pommard, this is surprisingly soft, fruity, very drinkable now. The flavors are of ripe berry fruits, just strengthened by a tannic structure. It is toasty, the wood tastes prominent, the acidity a lively aftertaste.
— R.V.
(12/31/2008)
Albert Bichot 2006 Domaine du Clos Frantin Les Murots Pinot Noir (Gevrey-Chambertin)
A solid, dense wine, its rich tannins dominating dark black fruits. The wine is ponderous, brooding, with shafts of acidity giving it a lift. But it does need a couple of years to soften that core of serious tannins.
— R.V.
(12/31/2008)
Albert Bichot 2010 Les Peuillets Premier Cru Pinot Noir (Savigny-lès-Beaune)
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Rich and broad, this is packed with dense fruit and tannins. It is ripe and full bodied, two qualities that are derived from the warm vineyard. The finish shows juicy acidity.
— R.V.
(4/1/2013)
Most Reviewed Designations
Domaine du Clos Frantin
Domaine du Clos Frantin Aux Malconsorts Premier Cru
Domaine du Clos Frantin Les Malconsorts Premier Cru
Domaine du Clos Frantin Les Murots
Domaine du Pavillon
Domaine du Pavillon Clos des Mouches Premier Cru
Domaine du Pavillon Les Charmes Premier Cru
Domaine Long-Depaquit
Domaine Long-Depaquit Les Clos Grand Cru
Domaine Long-Depaquit Les Vaucopins Premier Cru
Domaine Long-Depaquit Moutonne Grand Cru
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