Clos de la Perrière Fixin Premier Cru, Albert Bichot 2020
Clos de la Perrière Fixin Premier Cru, Albert Bichot 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Fixin, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, bolognese. Sustainable farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £49.50 at Honest Grapes.
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Producer/négociant Maison Albert Bichot was founded in Beaune in 1831 and remains family-owned, with Albéric Bichot currently at the helm. Despite being a significant player in Burgundy (it’s the leading buyer at the celebrated Hospices de Beaune auction), Maison AB leads the way in sustainability and manages to maintain the ethos and accessibility of a much smaller artisanal grower. Very bright colour, high-toned cherry and cedar and whiff of woodsmoke. Supple but rich attack, mostly red berries and red plums: pleasingly aerien, the wine drifts to cheekbones, showing off mild spice and a little woodsmoke, with plum skin tannins and blood orange acidity. This is pretty sophisticated and lively - shows the quality of the this once fabled terroirs. Tom Harrow, Wine Guru