Matthieu Mangenot of Domaines Albert Bichot

06/28/21 • 38 min

On today's podcast you'll meet Matthieu Mangenot of Domaines Albert Bichot. It was a pleasure to head back to Beaune, France, albeit this time by telephone.

Matthieu will talk about his background and the wines they sent me (aren't I the lucky one?). He'll also touch upon the vineyards of Albert Bichot in areas of the three main appellations of Burgundy - village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru.

You'll also hear about some experiences you can enjoy if you plan to visit in the Burgundy Region now that the world is beginning to open up.

If you'd like to see the wine I received, click the links:

The 2018 Chablis Domaine Long-Depaquit

The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin "Les Murot"

And the Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé

On today's podcast you'll meet Matthieu Mangenot of Domaines Albert Bichot. It was a pleasure to head back to Beaune, France, albeit this time by telephone.

You'll also hear about some experiences you can enjoy if you plan to visit in the Burgundy Region now that the world is beginning to open up.

If you'd like to see the wine I received, click the links:

The 2018 Chablis Domaine Long-Depaquit

The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin "Les Murot"

And the Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé

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