Albert Bichot Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Petite Chapelle 2017 – Great Burgundy with power and finesse

Albert Bichot Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Petite Chapelle 2017 is classic, noble Burgundy from one of Côte de Nuits’ most coveted appellations. This is Pinot Noir with structure, depth and elegance – a Premier Cru that shows why Gevrey-Chambertin is among the most respected wine regions in the world.

The 2017 vintage offers a great balance between ripe fruit and freshness. It combines the characteristic power of Gevrey with silky tannins and a refined minerality. It’s a wine with ageing potential, but also with great enjoyment right now if given air in a decanter.

Perfect with duck breast, beef tenderloin, game or mushroom dishes. An ideal wine for special occasions when only the best of Burgundy is good enough.

Details and character

Petite Chapelle is a recognized Premier Cru vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin. Here the soils produce wines with deep color, concentration and distinctive terroir character.

Vinification is traditional with a focus on purity, elegance and harmony. The barrel aging is carefully balanced to support the fruit without dominating. The result is a complex and well-structured red Burgundy with a classic expression.

Tasting notes

• Color: Intense ruby red with a slight garnet edge.
• Aroma: Dark cherries, forest berries, violets, spices and discreet cask.
• Flavor: Full-bodied and structured with ripe red and dark fruit, fine tannins and mineral depth.
• Finish: Long, complex and elegant with great balance.

Maison Albert Bichot – Tradition since 1831

Maison Albert Bichot was founded in 1831 in Beaune and has been family-owned for six generations. The house has approximately 247 acres of vineyards spread over six domains in Burgundy.

Albert Bichot is known for its “savoir-faire” and its uncompromising approach to quality. The philosophy is based on respect for terroir, traditional vinification and a constant search for purity, elegance and harmony in every wine.

• Type: Red wine
• Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru
• Mark: Petite Chapelle
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Region: Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2017
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 13.5%