Albert Bichot Santenay Blanc 2019

90 Points – Wine Enthusiast. In the southernmost part of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, the 392 hectares (969 acres) of Santenay’s vines take root on the first slopes of the Mont de Sene hill. The name of this appellation refers to Roman times when the village was renowned for its thermal baths and its natural spring, « Santinae aquae », meaning « healing water » in Latin. Notes  of white flowers (acacia) and opens on lemon and candied pineapple. The palate is rich and mineral with a nice salinity, which brings freshness and energy. The aromas of elderberries and lily are completed by citrus fruits. Subtle notes of hazelnut and gingerbread assert the personality of this terroir wine.

Wine Press

90 Points – Wine Enthusiast

« This soft, smoothly textured wine is rich with spice, vanilla and creamed-apple and pear flavours. The wine is generous, warm in its structure and will be ready from 2022. »

Taste

The nose is redolent of white flowers (acacia) and opens on lemon and candied pineapple. The palate is rich and mineral with a nice salinity, which brings freshness and energy. The aromas of elderberries and lily are completed by citrus fruits. Subtle notes of hazelnut and gingerbread assert the personality of this terroir wine.

Food Pairing

This wine is both intense and fresh and will pair perfectly well with oily fish, white meat and hard cheese.

Serving & Cellaring

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

This wine is ready to drink or may be laid down for 3 to 5 years or more.

About the Producer

Maison Albert Bichot is one of the great names of Burgundy. This family-owned domain was founded in 1831 and now has estates stretching from Chablis in the north to Beaujolais’s Moulin-a-Vent in the south. All their estates and the growers who support them, practice sustainable viticulture. Much of the work is done by horse and hand and all fertilisers are organic. Like many of the top Burgundy domaines, intervention in the winery is kept to an absolute minimum to allow the wines to offer a taste of place.