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Technical Details
- BlendPinot Noir
- WinemakerAlberic Bichot
- CountryFrance
- RegionBurgundy
- AppellationMorey-Saint-Denis
- Alcohol13%
Albert Bichot Morey-Saint-Denis Les Sorbets Premier Cru 2014
The Bichot family settled in Burgundy in 1350, but it’s really since the mid-90s that the quality has skyrocketed. Interestingly, this appellation marks the transition between the rather masculine Gevrey-Chambertin wines and the feminine typicity of Chambolle-Musigny. "Les Sorbets" lies at an altitude of 250 meters in the center of the village. Just a 9 iron away from the legendary Clos de Tart, the soil is brown and clayey, overlying hard Bathonian limestone, and contains Upper Bajocian marls.
Our tasting notes pair up with the winery, too: “...redolent of wild sour cherry with notes of leather and a hint of oak. It acquires more complex aromas with animal and spicy nuances when allowed to age. Well balanced on the palate and endowed with superb structure boasting flavours of red berries and liquorice. The finish is generous and deliciously fruity.”
Just singing right now, especially with the right food (see our reco below!). Such an amazing price! ONLY 20 CASES left!
PAIRING IDEAS: Mushrooms (and cheese) are always a desired match for a good Burg like this. Make an easy risotto with mushrooms (the more exotic the better but skip shitakes, too strong) and taleggio cheese. Here’s a good recipe to try!
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: Get into Cracker, headed up by David Lowery. The first album, "Cracker", has so many great songs – “Cracker Soul” being a fun one to start with!