Mâcon
Albert Bichot - Pouilly-Fuissé - White - 2020
Characteristics
Country / Region: Mâcon
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Pouilly-Fuissé
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate listed in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2025
Wine rated 92/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2020 White Pouilly-Fuissé is already a delight, opening with honeyed notes and a profile reminiscent of a well-evolved Chablis. Its dense and textured structure is balanced by refreshing acidity, creating a full-bodied, well-structured wine with excellent aging potential. Best enjoyed with food, it pairs beautifully with dishes like vol-au-vent or pike quenelles.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Fermentation and ageing on fine lees for 8 to 9 months, 70% in stainless steel vats and 30% in oak barrels.Color:
Intense gold.Nose:
With honeyed notes reminiscent of acacia honey, this wine offers a profile akin to a beautifully evolved Chablis.Palate:
Dense, fresh, and full-bodied, with perfectly ripened aromas, this cuvée combines structure and richness in a highly enjoyable style, making it an excellent choice for the table.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Vol-au-vent, pike quenelle, sole meunière, fresh and mature goat's and cow's cheeses.Cellar aging:
From now until 2027.
Repeatedly acclaimed and celebrated by international critics, Albert Bichot stands among the most prestigious houses in Burgundy. With meticulously selected parcels, hand-harvested grapes at peak maturity, and carefully managed aging that honors the character of each terroir, this renowned estate has become a benchmark for Burgundy excellence far beyond France’s borders.
Under the thoughtful guidance of Albéric Bichot, the driving force behind its rise, this Maison has established itself as an essential name in the world of fine wine.