Albert Bichot Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 2006

We strongly recommend this very lovely Burgundian Pinot Noir, for its tenderness, its freshness, and its sun kissed cherry taste. This is where Pinot Noir got its start. A classic medium bodied red that is just perfect for warm days when you want red wine with out all the heft. Think burgers, steaks on the grill and summer comfort foods, all of them will just love being paired up with this friendly Burgundy.

Remember this crazy low price is only good for the next week, or when we sell out, so stock up quick.

Tasting Notes:
Exuberant red berry aromas fill the glass, the ripe, supple tannins charm the palate, and the balanced finish makes a convincing case for stocking up on this medium-bodied, medium-tannic '06. A modern rendition, with pepper and spice notes accenting the bright blackberry flavor. Round and muscular, with firm tannins. Drink now through 2011.

History of the Bichot Family and Winery:
The house of Albert Bichot was established in 1831 by Bernard Bichot (1750-1850), great-grandson of Bénigne Bichot, Lord of Corbeton and councillor to the King, descendant of an old Burgundian parliamentary family...
 
His son Hyppolyte Bichot (1831-1908) inherited a vineyard estate with growths of repute and, during the 19th century, donated a vineyard to the Hospices de Beaune, namely the famous Volnay Cuvée Blondeau, which is still today sold by the auction each year.

Albert Bichot, 1st of the name (1870-1952) : following the phylloxera crisis (1880-1890), he gave a new impulse to the house's activity by purchasing several smaller Burgundy wine houses. This very considerable growth led him to leave his cellars in Meursault and install the business for good in Beaune in 1912, in the Saint Nicolas Quarter.

Albert Bichot, 2nd of the name (1900-1996), was one of the pioneers of the « great export » trade, conquering markets in numerous countries such as America where he went just after the end of the Prohibition between the two wars, passing from transatlantic liner to North American railways.

Bernard Bichot (born 1932) and Albert Bichot (born 1931) managed the business along with their brothers Bénigne and Jean-Marc. This was a new era of development with the purchase of an aging cellar of more than 2 000 000 bottles capacity, a new bottling plant and building of cellars. The house was now on the scene in more than 100 countries.

Alberic Bichot (born 1964), managing director, is the representative of the new generation, respectful of family tradition and attentive to adjusting the house to new market requirements.

Somewhat Technical Notes:
Produced in the Cote d'Or and Cote Chalonnaise area of Burgundy. Vinified in the traditional Burgundian method in open vats with treading down and maceration. Partly matured in 228 litre oak casks for mellowness and partly in vats to preserve fruitiness.