From the high slopes that watch over Nuits-Saint-Georges, the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2022 Albert Bichot offers an airy, precise expression of Pinot Noir. On a clay-limestone plateau between 300 and 400 metres altitude, the variety reveals itself in a cooler climate that guarantees vibrancy and freshness, while the terroir imprints a subtle minerality. Maison Albert Bichot, heir to a demanding savoir-faire, here focuses on fruit purity, the right texture and a straight, clean finish. Winemaking, as meticulous as a craftsman’s work, combines technical control and tasteful handling to deliver a wine with a silky touch, clear aromatics and a finely woven structure. This 2022, already expressive, shows a bouquet of red and black fruits where raspberry and blackcurrant converse with hints of rose and violet, without ever hiding the wine's stony freshness. A Burgundy red conceived for the table, for delicate dishes and moments of shared gastronomy, reconciling intensity and grace with notable ease.

Blend and winemaking

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir, this Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2022 highlights the essence of a demanding variety, here worked under sustainable viticulture to respect the natural balance of vine and soil. The harvest, carefully sorted, undergoes a maceration of about two weeks, allowing delicate extraction of tannins and aromatic compounds. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to preserve fruit precision and the freshness of primary aromas. The ageing, measured and harmonious, lasts 12 to 14 months, with about 40% in oak barrels to add depth and subtle complexity, and 60% in tanks to retain energy, straightness and gustatory purity. This blend of wood and steel shapes a profile where generosity meets a clean, digestible finish. The alcohol level, controlled at 13%, helps the overall balance without heaviness.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Clear and bright, it announces a precise, clean wine with a luminous disc, the promise of delicately extracted matter and excellent drinkability.
• Nose : Fresh bouquet of red and black fruits with raspberry and blackcurrant unfolding, embraced by delicate florals such as rose and violet. A mineral touch brings lift and straightness.
• Palate : Generous attack, velvety texture, tannins present but tender. The fruit-freshness balance stretches into a tasty, clean and persistent finish.

Serving temperature & tips

Serve this wine between 10 and 12°C to preserve its freshness and highlight the precision of its fruit. A light decant or a few minutes of aeration is enough to reveal its floral nuances and mineral framework. Enjoyed young, it charms with its snap and silky texture. After 3 to 4 years of cellaring, it gains complexity, tannins soften further and the aromatic range deepens. Store bottles on their side, protected from vibration, light and temperature fluctuations to ensure the integrity of the wine.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : mushroom puff pastry bites, delicate fish rillettes, roasted vegetable tartlets.
• Starters : cured salmon, tuna carpaccio, delicate ceviche, chicken salads with fresh herbs.
• Main courses : grilled poultry, juicy white meats, roasted fish, subtly seasoned bistro cooking.
• Cheeses : young comté, tomme, cantal entre-deux, pressed cheeses with a supple texture.
• Seafood : pan-seared prawns, seared scallops, shellfish risotto where the wine's freshness echoes the iodine.

Occasions

The Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2022 Albert Bichot is the natural table companion to elevate chosen moments:

• To enhance a Sunday lunch where straightforward cooking meets a caressing texture.
• At a friendly evening with Burgundy lovers looking for a precise, fresh and nuanced red.
• As a thoughtful gift for a foodie sensitive to high-altitude wines and finely tuned balance.

Product details

• Name : Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2022 Albert Bichot
• Appellation : Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits AOP
• Type : Red wine, Fine wines
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol : 13%
• Ageing : 12 to 14 months, 40% oak barrels and 60% tanks
• Viticulture : Sustainably farmed
• Cellaring : Enjoy young or within 3 to 4 years
• Serving temperature : 10–12°C