New Delhi : Aspri Spirits, one of India’s leading distributors and importers of wines, spirits and liquor from across the world showcased fine wines from Burgundy produced by Maison Albert Bichot. Maison Albert Bichot, a legendary name amongst wineries dates back to 1350, since the Bichot family made Burgundy their home. Though the family became attached to wine making only in the 19th century, they have built a formidable reputation for their world-class heritage wines. In 1831, Bernard Bichot founded a merchant house bearing his name in Monthélie, a couple of kilometers south of Beaune. At the end of the 19th century, his grand‐son Albert Bichot brought new impulsion to the business and definitively installed its headquarters in Beaune.

In the 1980’s, under the leadership, of Albéric Bichot – the 6th generation of the family the company started seriously focusing on the development of a quality control strategy that would prove critical in the creation of these high quality vintages. To ensure usage of the best quality fruit, Maison Albert Bichot acquired vineyards in the most reputed growing areas. In addition to this expertise as a wine‐grower, they carefully sourced grapes in order to vinify and age its “négoce” wines to ensure top quality.

Maison Albert Bichot owns four estates set at the heart of four great viticulture regions that make up Burgundy: Chablis, Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune and Cote Chalonnaise in France. Maison Albert Bichot along with Aspri Spirits has worked closely over the years to promote these iconic wines in India.

Mr. Christian Ciamos, Commercial Manager with Maison Albert Bichot, said, “We are elated with the fact that the wines have found such wide acceptance in the Indian market. Our wines exemplify the rich heritage and culture of Burgundy. Our association with Aspri has been rewarding and is confident that we will grow together in the Indian market. Some of the wines are also available in the airport duty free shops at Terminal 3 in Delhi, Nuance in Bangalore and this will further strengthen the development.”

Mr. Arun Kumar, Co-Founder, Aspri Spirits, said, “Our association with MAB has been very rewarding and we will continue to put in efforts to make these wines a referral point in the expanding Indian market.

Maison Albert Bichot focus for quality has won them appreciation and accolades at both French as well as International level. Some of the prestigious awards include: –

‐ Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2004: winner of the “International Pinot Noir Trophy

– With our Echezeaux Grand Cru 2002 Domaine du Clos Frantin

‐ International Wine Challenge: 2004 “Red winemaker of the year”

‐ Wine & Spirits Magazine, 2008: one of the “Top 100 wineries of the year”

‐ Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2009 ‐ winner of the category “Best White Burgundy”

With our Meursault Premier Cru « les Charmes » 2007, Domaine du Pavillon

‐ International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2009: Gold Medal with our Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru

2007, Domaine du clos Frantin

-“White Winemaker of the year – International Wine Challenge September 2011”

Source : Shalini