NZ
Australia
Natural cuvee reflects Bichot's foray into sulfite‑free winemaking
Gamay from high‑altitude sites vinified without added sulphur
Carbonic maceration in concrete tanks yields bright fruit
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Description
Founded in 1831 in Beaune, Maison Albert Bichot applies a careful, low intervention approach to this Beaujolais Villages cuvee drawn from granite based parcels and made entirely from Gamay. Mr No Sulfites 2022 is vinified in stainless steel using a gentle, protective handling regime, with semi carbonic fermentation to emphasise vivid red fruit and floral notes while keeping tannins light. No sulfites are added, so hygiene is scrupulous through elevage and the wine is bottled early to safeguard purity; no oak is used, keeping focus on fruit and line. In the glass the style is bright, soft and juicy with cherry and raspberry to the fore, a touch of violet and a faint mineral thread. Tannins are fine and pliant, acidity fresh, and the finish clean and dry. Serve lightly chilled with charcuterie or simple grills. It is a candid, fruit first snapshot of Beaujolais granite and Bichot’s technical discipline, aimed at easy, balanced drinking without sacrificing definition.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:Violet
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Pork
Description
Founded in 1831 in Beaune, Maison Albert Bichot applies a careful, low intervention approach to this Beaujolais Villages cuvee drawn from granite based parcels and made entirely from Gamay. Mr No Sulfites 2022 is vinified in stainless steel using a gentle, protective handling regime, with semi carbonic fermentation to emphasise vivid red fruit and floral notes while keeping tannins light. No sulfites are added, so hygiene is scrupulous through elevage and the wine is bottled early to safeguard purity; no oak is used, keeping focus on fruit and line. In the glass the style is bright, soft and juicy with cherry and raspberry to the fore, a touch of violet and a faint mineral thread. Tannins are fine and pliant, acidity fresh, and the finish clean and dry. Serve lightly chilled with charcuterie or simple grills. It is a candid, fruit first snapshot of Beaujolais granite and Bichot’s technical discipline, aimed at easy, balanced drinking without sacrificing definition.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:
Violet
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Pork
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Violet
Cheese
Game
Pork