Description
Since 1831, The Bichot family has been at the forefront of Burgundy wines. Over the course of 6 generations, the house style has become more and more refined and distinct in elegance.With Albéric Bichot at the helm since 1996, the house has focused its future on quality, minimal intervention winemaking and organic farming. The embodiment of this approach resulted in their 6 domaines being fully organically certified since 2018, while receiving praise and awards on the quality of the wines.
It is in this small village with 210 ha (518 acres) of vines located in the northern Côte de Nuits that the most renowned Burgundy reds such as Romanée-Conti and Richebourg are produced. Both the villages of Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echézeaux are authorized to use the Vosne-Romanée appellation. Our vines are located in the Damaudes and Maizières vineyards – an alliance between 2 opposed yet very complementary terroirs
Soil – Predominantly brown limestone. Parcel size: Plots totalling 1.0 ha (2.4 acres).
Situation: Vosne and Flagey-Echezeaux. Damaudes and Maizières vineyards.
Exposure: East.
Average age of the vine: 30 to 40 years
Grape Variety – 100% Pinot Noir
Vatting – Temperature-controlled conical oak vats. Vatting time: 20 to 28 days
Ageing – In oak barrels 100%. Ageing time: 14 to 16 months. Proportion of new barrels: 20% to 30%
The nose of this Vosne-Romanée features tobacco, tea and mild notes of spice. The palate is velvety with silky tannins, lovely fullness and remarkable balance. The finish is long and aromatic.
Food Pairing – Try this Vosne-Romanée with red meat dishes, game in sauce and most cheeses.
Serve between 15 and 16°C. (59°F – 61°F). This wine may be laid down for 2 to 5 years or more.
World of Fine Wines – 92 points
Inside Burgundy – 91 points
Clear bright colour, the nose is not in the fore-front of great Vosne-Romanée but the palate really shows everything a Vosne should have with fair density. Medium to long finish, attractive tannin/acid balance.
Wine Spectator – 90 points
This red shows a touch of gaminess, with woodsy elements to the cherry and currant flavors. Firmly structured, elegant and balanced. Fruit and spice notes linger on the fresh finish, revealing an emerging mineral hint. Best from 2021 through 2033. (Issue: Nov 15, 2019)
Jancis Robinson – 16.5/20
Rather straightforward aromatic range.Full body, rich red fruit, piquant spice. A ballerina with clogs on.