{"product_id":"albert-bichot-charmes-chambertin-grand-cru-2020","title":"Albert Bichot Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbert Bichot Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 is a beautifully poised Pinot Noir from one of Gevrey-Chambertin’s most celebrated Grand Cru sites. It brings together power, elegance, and sensual texture in a style that reflects both the prestige of the vineyard and Albert Bichot’s long Burgundian heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine shows a refined, expressive profile with aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, and violet at the forefront. With a little time in the cellar, those vibrant fruit notes are expected to develop into more savory, spicy, and gently animal nuances while keeping a fresh, lifted character.\n\nOn the palate, it is deep and densely structured, yet remarkably precise and graceful. The balance of concentration and finesse gives the wine a bold but controlled presence, and it has the structure to evolve beautifully over time. Drink now for its energy, or cellar to allow the complexity to unfold further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vines for this Grand Cru are planted in the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin, an area known for producing some of Burgundy’s most powerful and complex Pinot Noir. Albert Bichot works with a terroir-driven philosophy, aiming to let the character of the vineyard speak clearly in the finished wine. After careful vinification, the wine is moved by gravity to the cellar, where it matures for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with the oak selection and toast level chosen to add subtle complexity without overshadowing the wine’s natural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a Grand Cru Pinot Noir that pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as duck breast, roasted game bird, beef fillet, venison, or mushroom-based dishes with earthy depth. Serve at around 16–18°C and consider decanting for about 30 to 60 minutes if opening young, to help the wine reveal its full aromatic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1831, Albert Bichot is one of Burgundy’s most respected négociant-producers and today remains family-run under the leadership of Albéric Bichot, the sixth generation to guide the house. The estate owns six exceptional domaines across Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, and Beaujolais, totaling more than 100 hectares. Known for its focus on terroir and restrained winemaking, Albert Bichot has built a strong reputation for producing wines that are expressive, precise, and deeply rooted in their appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albert Bichot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254834319697,"sku":"FW-7837","price":308.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/bichot_charmes_chambertin__2.png?v=1783455315","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/albert-bichot-charmes-chambertin-grand-cru-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}