For its second voyage, the cargo sailing ship Grain de Sail II set sail on January 25, 2026, bound for Pointe-à-Pitre, carrying six barrels of Bourgogne Côte d’Or Chardonnay and one barrel of red Santenay. Building on the success of the first experiment, Albert Bichot (link) is continuing this adventure to further explore maritime ageing. The ocean environment leaves its mark on the wines, bringing a delicate salinity that enhances their purity and confirms the potential of Secret d’Océan 2025.
„Maison Albert Bichot: Secret d’océan 2025, at the frontiers of wine ageing“ weiterlesenNoblesse des Clos de Vougeot: The 2022 Vintage
A heterogeneous 52 ha terroir with 16 “climats” and over 80 producers
We took an in-depth look at the Clos Vougeot appellation (the largest Grand Cru in Burgundy) and its 2022 vintage during the Grands Jours de Bourgogne when they were presented at the Château du Clos de Vougeot on March 22nd, 2024.
