Albert Bichot : Chablis Grand cru "Bougros" Dom. Long-Depaquit 2022

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Chablis Grand Cru "Bougros" Domaine Long-Depaquit 2022 by Albert Bichot

Color
The color displays a beautiful, luminous and radiant gold.

Nose
The nose is full and generous, opening with very ripe fruits highlighted by fine toasted notes.

Palate
On the palate, this Grand Cru is distinguished by a dense, concentrated substance as well as its minerality typical of Chablis.

Food and wine pairing

This Chablis Grand Cru pairs ideally with noble fish and finely prepared shellfish such as lobster or spiny lobster. It also harmonizes well with poultry and white meats, roasted or with sauce. The estate particularly recommends a sea bream fillet in vanilla butter.

Service and Storage

The Chablis Grand Cru "Bougros" Domaine Long-Depaquit 2022 is best enjoyed at a serving temperature between 12 and 14°C. It can be tasted in its youth or cellared until 2032 and beyond.

The freshness and precision of a Chablis Grand Cru

The Estate

Founded in Monthélie in 1831 by Bernard Bichot, the Albert Bichot House embodies nearly two centuries of expertise in Burgundy. Today under the management of Albéric Bichot, it includes six estates covering the entire region, with over 100 hectares of vineyards, including 13 hectares of Grands Crus and 26 Premiers Crus. Based in Beaune, the House distinguishes itself by its pioneering role in the conversion to organic farming in the vineyards of the Côte d'Or and offers the most extensive portfolio of organic wines among the Houses in Beaune.

The Vineyard

Located at the western end of the Chablis Grands Crus, the "Bougros" climat rests on a remarkable terroir of deep clay-limestone soils on a subsoil of Kimmeridgian marl. This 0.50-hectare plot is characterized by a higher clay content than the other Grands Crus, guaranteeing excellent water reserves. The vines, with an average age of about 60 years, are planted at a density of 8,000 vines per hectare, favoring competition between the roots and deep rooting. The south-west exposure ensures strong sunlight in the afternoon.

Winemaking and Ageing

Harvesting is done manually with strict sorting. Slow and gentle pressing at moderate pressure precedes alcoholic fermentation. The Chablis Grand Cru "Bougros" Domaine Long-Depaquit 2020 is then aged for 10 months on fine lees in oak barrels (3 to 5 wines) and then refined for another 6 months in stainless steel tanks.

Grape Variety

This Burgundy Grand Cru comprises 100% Chardonnay.