Albert Bichot - Mercurey Les Champs Michaux 2023
93/100
James Suckling
16/20
Jancis Robinson
90/100
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
90/100
Tim Atkin
“What an alluring Burgundy Chardonnay, offering an excellent balance between crisp citrus and dried pear aromas, with a delicate, woody, and herbaceous freshness. Medium-bodied. A slight hint of bitterness makes the finish even more lively. Made from organically grown grapes. Fermented and aged in oak barrels, only 10% of which are new. Drink now or celller.” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Light golden color, crystal-clear, with a brilliant sheen
Nose
Elegant and inviting, with notes of white fruit intertwined with subtle hints of fresh wood
Mouth
Round and supple, it unfolds with minerality and liveliness that perfectly balance its round structure, leading to a beautiful, long finish
Serve
At 11-13°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Serve with grilled chicken strips, monkfish à la plancha, or a rack of veal...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
This historic house, founded in 1831, is now run with great enthusiasm by Albéric Bichot, the sixth generation of a family whose presence in Burgundy dates back to the 13th century. Supported by Alain Serveau (technical director) and Christophe Chavel (wine director), these three musketeers have built an original model of a Burgundy house, with Bichot wines in all the appellations of the greater Burgundy region, as well as four estates richly endowed with fine wines: Long-Depaquit for Chablis, Clos-Frantin for Côte de Nuits, Domaine du Pavillon for Côte de Beaune, and Domaine Adélie for Côte Chalonnaise.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
About wine:
Buttery on the nose, with notes of yellow flowers and bergamot, and woody undertones. The palate is dense and straightforward, with lovely energy. The mid-palate is smooth.
Decanter
Rated domain Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
This historic Beaune-based winery, run by Albéric Bichot since 1996, has not always been known for the consistency and quality of its wines. But things have changed significantly. The Albert Bichot label now encompasses wines from six estates: Long-Depaquit in Chablis (see this address), Clos Frantin and Château-Gris in Côte de Nuits, Domaine du Pavillon, Domaine Adélie in Côte Chalonnaise, and Domaine de Rochegrès in Beaujolais. Each of these structures has its own winemaking facilities and dedicated teams, led by technical director Alain Serveau.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16/20
About wine:
A lovely opening. Citrus, zest, and pulp, with a relatively sweet fruitiness. I really like it. It’s open and approachable. But it has character. It goes all the way through. Grammatically perfect, with a touch of iambic pentameter. Best enjoyed between 2026 and 2029.
Vinous
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
About wine:
What an appealing Burgundy Chardonnay, offering an excellent balance between crisp citrus and dried pear aromas, with a delicate, woody, and herbaceous freshness. Medium-bodied. A slight hint of bitterness makes the finish even more lively. Made from organically grown grapes. Fermented and aged in oak barrels, only 10% of which are new. Ready to drink or for aging.
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
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