# Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots (2021)

- **Producer:** Albert Bichot
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 11–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, ripe fruit, apple, lily, smoke, vanilla, hazelnut, honey, almond

## About this wine

Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots from Albert Bichot is a 100% Chardonnay from the easternmost Grand Cru vineyard in Chablis. The vineyard's unique clay and limestone soil, rich in Kimmeridgian marl, and its east-southeast facing slopes contribute to slow ripening. Maison Albert Bichot, established in 1831, is a family-owned producer with a strong commitment to biodiversity and organic practices across its Burgundy estates. The 2021 vintage reflects the elegance and freshness characteristic of Burgundy wines from that year.

## Interesting facts

- Les Blanchots is the easternmost Grand Cru vineyard in Chablis.
- The soil is rich in ancient marine fossils, contributing to the wine's minerality.
- Albert Bichot is a multi-generational family winery dating back to 1831.
- The winemaker, Alain Serveau, has been recognized as Best Winemaker.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its pronounced minerality complements the briny notes of shellfish. Herbal and citrus elements in the wine can echo or contrast with similar flavors in the dish, creating a harmonious balance.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots begins with pressing and settling the musts. Fermentation occurs in a blend of 75% stainless steel vats and 25% 3-to-5-year-old oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine ages for approximately 10 months on its fine lees, with 15% of this period in oak barrels and the rest in stainless steel. An additional 6 months of aging in stainless steel vats completes the process before bottling.