Finer, more fruit-driven aromas over a denser core of fruit. Much more intense, your tongue just waters and waters. There’s a creamy edge to the the slow trailing fruit. This is far from easy, but it’s a wow wine!
Bichot Albert
2007 Bichot Albert Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Peuillets
2007 Bichot Albert Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers
2003 Bichot Albert Pommard Les Arvelets
2003 Bichot Albert Beaune 1er Cru
2006 Bichot Albert Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes
Ever-candid, my contact at Bichot tells me it is often economically stupid to vinify yourself an entry-level burgundy, but this is the task they set themselves. Medium-plus colour. The nose is soft, dark and a litlle musky – but with quite polished fruit. Good ripeness and plenty of tannin with a faintly lingering finish. A clean and tasty wine which I expect to be great value
2006 Bichot Albert Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes
In this case, the VV designation means a minimum 20 years, and this 20,000 case cuvée is from grapes that are sourced only in the Côte d’Or. The nose majors on direct, slightly savoury fruit notes. Flavour fills the mouth, backed with good acidity and a fruity, savoury, slightly mineral finish. Nothing facile or ‘fruity, fruity’ – recommended