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Santenay 1er Cru Clos Rousseau Albert Bichot 2016

The wine

In Burgundy, at the far south of the Côte de Beaune, the 392 hectares of the Santenay appellation are based on the first slopes of Mont-de-Sène. The origins of this area’s name dates back to the time of the Ancient Romans, famous for their thermal spring waters and ‘Santinae aquae’ (beneficial waters). A typical wine of this appellation with an exceptional nose of currants, prunes, notes of pepper and cherry. On the palate, it is structured and lively with good character. Its finish is long and fruity. An ideal wine to age for five to seven years.

About the Producer Albert Bichot

Albert Bichot is an illustrious maison of Burgundy. The family settled in Burgundy in 1350 but it was only in the 19th century that it became interested in the vine and vineyards. In 1831, Bernard Bichot developed a trading house in his name. Since 1996, Alberic Bichot (6th generation) has been working to raise the quality of wines produced. He acquired many plots, meaning that the maison now has 100 hectares of vineyards. Here we find the Clos Frantin on the Côte de Nuits, the Domaine du Pavillon and the Domaine Adélie on the Chalonnaise coast as well as the Domaine Long Depaquit in Chablis. These wines are certified as organic. At the same time, the maison carries out its trading business by purchasing only carefully selected grapes. The wines are all vinified in Beaune under the leadership of the very talented Alain Serveaux.

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