Step back to 1831, when Bernard Bichot laid the first stone of what would become a Burgundian empire in Beaune. While many family businesses fizzle out by the second generation, the Bichots have been playing a high-stakes game of "passing the cork" for centuries. Today, the visionary Alberic Bichot leads the charge, having transformed Maison Albert Bichot into a powerhouse of terroir-driven excellence. From the crisp northern reaches of Chablis to the prestigious Côte d'Or, the estate manages legendary domaines like Long-Depaquit and Clos Frantin. When you pour a glass of Albert Bichot, you aren’t just drinking wine; you’re sipping on nearly 200 years of French viticultural history that’s been polished to a high-end shine.