Maison Albert Bichot is one of Burgundy’s historic wine houses, founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot; the Bichot family’s presence in the region dates back to 1350.

The business remains family-run and is now led by Albéric Bichot in its sixth generation. It combines the roles of négociant and domaine owner, producing wines from both its own estates and grapes sourced from long-standing partner growers.

The house owns and farms over 100 hectares across Burgundy, spanning six estates from Chablis in the north to Moulin-à-Vent in Beaujolais, and includes Premier and Grand Cru vineyards.

Key estates include Domaine Long-Depaquit (Chablis), Domaine du Clos-Frantin (Nuits-Saint-Georges), Domaine du Pavillon (Pommard) and Domaine Adélie (Mercurey).

Burgundy, located in eastern France, is one of the world’s most prestigious and complex wine regions. Known for its terroir-driven approach, Burgundy’s climate is continental, with cold winters, warm summers, and unpredictable weather—making vintage variation significant. The region is divided into key sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais, each offering distinct expressions of its wines.

The primary grape varieties are Pinot Noir for red wines and Chardonnay for whites. Soils vary dramatically across Burgundy, with limestone, marl, and clay dominating—contributing to the unique character of each vineyard. This geological diversity is central to Burgundy’s concept of “climat,” small, precisely defined vineyard plots often with their own classification.

Burgundy’s red wines, mainly from Pinot Noir, are typically elegant and aromatic, with flavours of red berries, earth, mushroom, and subtle spice. They offer finesse, structure, and ageing potential. The white wines, primarily Chardonnay, range from steely, mineral-driven styles in Chablis to richer, oak-aged versions from Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, showing flavours of citrus, apple, nuts, and butter.

Burgundy’s wines are highly sought after for their purity, complexity, and expression of place, making the region a benchmark for both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir worldwide.

Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most celebrated and challenging grape varieties, renowned for producing elegant, complex wines. Believed to have originated in Burgundy, France, over 1,000 years ago, it thrives in cooler climates where its thin skin and early ripening nature are best suited. Viticulturally, Pinot Noir is notoriously difficult to grow: it is susceptible to rot, mildew, and pests, and requires precise canopy management to balance ripening with acidity retention.

Pinot Noir is planted across the globe, with notable expressions found in Burgundy, Champagne, Oregon’s Willamette Valley, California’s Sonoma Coast, New Zealand’s Central Otago, and Germany’s Baden and Pfalz regions. In Champagne, it is a key component of sparkling wines, typically blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. The wine's diverse geographical range means that you might also find it labelled as Red Burgundy, Pinot Nero, Blauburgunder, or Spätburgunder.

The grape produces wines of delicate colour but remarkable aromatic depth. Typical flavour profiles include red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, often layered with floral notes, earthy undertones, and hints of spice or forest floor as the wines mature. Styles range from light and silky to more structured and age-worthy, depending on climate and winemaking choices. Pinot Noir’s ability to express terroir with precision makes it a favourite among wine lovers, despite — or perhaps because of — its demanding nature in the vineyard.