# Mr. No Sulfite Beaujolais Villages (2022)

- **Producer:** Maison Albert Bichot
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Gamay
- **Region:** Beaujolais, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €13
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Passed
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, leaf, grass

## About this wine

The Mr. No Sulfite Beaujolais-Villages 2022 from Maison Albert Bichot is a 100% Gamay red wine from the Beaujolais-Villages AOC in Burgundy, France. Maison Albert Bichot, established in 1831, is a family-owned wine house with a long history in Burgundy. Their approach emphasizes minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar, aiming to showcase the pure expression of the terroir. This particular wine is distinguished by its production without added sulfites, yeast, clarification, or filtration, offering a natural and unadulterated taste of the grape and region.

## Interesting facts

- Made with zero added sulfites.
- No added yeast, clarification, or filtration.
- Sixth-generation family winemaking tradition.
- Embraces minimal intervention winemaking.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and juicy fruit character cut through the richness of meats and cheeses, while its supple tannins complement proteins without overpowering them. The subtle earthy or herbal notes in some dishes can echo the wine's natural character.

## Wine making process

The Mr. No Sulfite Beaujolais-Villages 2022 is produced from 100% Gamay grapes. Fermentation takes place over 10 days in temperature-controlled steel tanks, utilizing native yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 5-6 months in stainless steel tanks. A key aspect of its production is the deliberate exclusion of added sulfites, yeast, clarification, and filtration, adhering to a philosophy of minimal intervention. Maison Albert Bichot emphasizes organic farming practices across its estates, reflecting a commitment to environmental respect and biodiversity.