Albert Bichot : Pommard Village "Clos des Ursulines" Monopole Dom. du Pavillon 2019

The power and smoothness of a red wine from Burgundy

The property

While the history of the Bichot family dates back to 1214, it was in 1350 that they settled in Burgundy. The trading house created in Monthélie in 1831, under the impetus of Bernard Bichot, experienced a rapid rise during the 19th century, becoming notably the official supplier to the Court of Sweden.
As an independent and family-owned house, Albert Bichot is one of those great names that mark the viticultural landscape and the influence of Burgundy wines. Today, the 6th generation has been running the company since 1996, harmoniously blending modernity with family tradition.

The Albert Bichot house is today at the head of more than 100 hectares of vineyards, spread from north to south of Burgundy, and grouped into 6 prestigious estates: the Domaine Long-Depaquit, located in Chablis, in the Yonne, the Domaine du Clos-Frantin and Château Gris, both located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the Domaine du Pavillon, in Pommard. Dedicated to the wines of Mercurey, it was in 2013 that the Domaine Adélie was bought by Albert Bichot. The estate bears this name in tribute to the first name of Albert Bichot's daughter, born in 2003, thus perpetuating the family heritage, from generation to generation. The beautiful vineyard of the Domaine de Rochegrès in the Moulin À Vent appellation joined the family business in 2014.

The vineyard

Located near the center of the village of Pommard, this Clos was initially the property of the sisters of the Ursuline convent. The "Clos des Ursulines" Monopole Domaine du Pavillon d’Albert Bichot is a Pommard wine Village from a plot of 3.75 hectares. Aged 30 to 40 years, the vines are planted on clay-limestone soils with white marl.

Vinification and aging

Harvested manually, the grapes are vinified in thermoregulated oak conical vats. The aging is carried out in oak barrels (of which 20% to 30% are new barrels) for 14 to 16 months.

Blend

Pinot noir (100%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Pommard Village "Clos des Ursulines" Monopole Domaine du Pavillon 2019 from Albert Bichot

Tasting

Nose
The nose gradually blends fruity fragrances (cherry, blackcurrant, fig), coffee and leather.

Palate
Ample and generous, the palate reveals ripe and delicate tannins. Power and structure combine throughout the tasting to a persistent and velvety finish.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine from Burgundy pairs ideally with red meats, feathered game or even wine sauces.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve at 16-17°C.

Storage

Accessible now, this Pommard Village "Clos des Ursulines" Monopole Domaine du Pavillon 2019 from Albert Bichot can wait in the cellar until 2026 to express its full aromatic palette.