MEURSAULT  MAISON ALBERT BICHOT  LOCATION  Bourgogne  VARIETAL  Chardonnay  TERROIR  Calcareous clay soil containing white marls  PRESENTATION  Located at the very heart of the Côte de Beaune, Meursault is one of  Burgundy's flagship villages and among its most celebrated. It is cited as  being the capital of Burgundy's great white wines.  The diversity in the soil type and depth and the nature of the slope has a  significant influence on the wines. Though they are always magnificently  opulent, some may feature varying expressions of minerality.  WINEMAKING/AGEING  Handpicking, sorting of the grapes, gentle pressing so as to respect the  fruit.  alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees in oak barrels (20 to 30%  new barrels) for 14 to 16 months.  TASTING  Delicate nose with scents of flowers and fruit, such as hawthorn and  peach, underpinned by toasted notes. This rich, silky wine is structured  and well balanced. It boasts remarkable length on the palate with a hint of  sucrosity and lovely minerality.  SERVING  Serve between 12 and 14°C (53-57°F).  To enjoy young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years and more.  FOOD PAIRINGS  Finely prepared fish and seafood  Roasted or stewed white meats and poultry  QUOTES  Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2022)  James Suckling: 91/100 (2020)  Wine Spectator: 90/100 (2019