Albert Bichot Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru 2016
Red
Gevrey-Chambertin, France
6.7
WineSaint
Overripe and unbalanced, this lacks the precision expected from Lavaux Saint-Jacques. Volatile acidity disrupts the aromatics while jammy fruit overwhelms any sense of place. The palate feels heavy and extracted, more New World than premier cru Burgundy. Bitter olive notes on the finish confirm fruit was harvested too late.
jammy fruitvolatile acidityblack oliveheavy extraction
Label
Albert Bichot
→Négociant and domaine based in Beaune, Albert Bichot draws on holdings and sourcing across Burgundy and Beaujolais, from Fixin to Gevrey Grand Cru, with a track record in both village and premier cru bottlings.