Albert Bichot Viré-Clessé 2018
White
Vire Clesse, France
5.7
WineSaint
Granitic minerality dominates from start to finish, with piercing acidity that cuts a clean line through the palate. The wine feels lean and focused but lacks the fruit density to balance its austere structure. Terse and angular, it misses the richness that would elevate it.
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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.