Albert Bichot
NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES PREMIER CRU "CHÂTEAU-GRIS" MONOPOLE (Burgundy Red Wine)
Burgundy, France
95 points - Wine Review Online
94 points - James Suckling
94 points - Wine Enthusiast
An evocative French Pinot Noir red wine from one of Burgundy's premier wineries.
The Château Gris castle, located in the heart of Burgundy, France and originally built in the 18th century, gained its name from locals referring to it as "the grey castle", due to the grey slate roof tiles. Elegant and classy on the nose, The 2022 Monopole "Château-Gris" Premier Cru features aromas of black fruit with fine, delicate floral notes. On the palate, this Pinot Noir offers a body that has a great deal of sucrosity but with beautiful structure, and well-integrated oak that does not overpower the fruit. Pleasing sensation of freshness on the finish. A fantastic wine to match with red meat, dishes in wine sauce, marinated game and aged cheeses.
Since 1350, the Bichot family has called Burgundy home. It was in 1831 that Bernard Bichot founded a merchant house bearing his name in Monthéli. His grandson, Albert Bichot, continued the family legacy by founding the winery, Maison Albert Bichot, at the end of the 19th century. The family heritage has continued to this day, with the 6th generations managing the winery. The winery’s mission is to utilize the best fruit to create the best wine and best expression of terroir. Albert Bichot owns 6 Domaines set at the heart of 5 great vinicultural regions that make up Burgundy: Chablis, Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune, Cote Chalonnaise, and Beaujolais. Each estate consists of vineyards cultivated with sustainable practices, as well as facilities, cellars and dedicated winemaking teams devoted to wines of that Domaine and region.