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Albert Bichot featured in the Netflix movie "Uncorked"

23/03/2020

Cecilia Trimaille at Long-Depaquit - Credit: Albert Bichot / Netflix

A passion for wine

Fueled by his love for wine, Elijah enrolls in a course to become a master sommelier, an elite designation given only to a handful who are able to pass its notoriously difficult exam. It’s a dream that upends the expectations of his father, Louis, who insists Elijah take over the popular Memphis barbeque joint that’s been passed down from father to son since its inception. Elijah struggles with the demands of school and a new relationship, while Louis wrestles with the feelings of his son rejecting the family business, until a tragedy forces both of them to slow things down.

Written and directed by Prentice Penny (Insecure), and starring Mamoudou Athie, Courtney B. Vance, and Niecy Nash, Uncorked is a hilarious and touching drama about a father and son who have to finally learn to listen to one another.

 

The influence of Chablis 

In the film, Elijah discovers France and falls in love with Domaine Long-Depaquit in Chablis, a renowned wine district in the North of Bourgogne.

The shooting of the movie took place partly at the Domaine Long-Depaquit. Remarkable estate covering 65 hectares, the domaine is certified HEV Level 3 (High Environmental Value) and supervised by Cécilia Trimaille, one of the few women to manage a winery in Chablis.

The vineyards and the winery which are showcased in several scenes, turned out to be an idyllic setting for the director, Prentice Penny.

 

A surprising pairing to watch this movie 

This Chablis 2018 Domaine Long-Depaquit was produced during the movie, it’s the fruit of an exceptional vintage. Both vinification and ageing were realized in stainless steel vats on fine lees, which gives a nice complexity, a pleasant freshness and an inimitable minerality, very typical from Chablis. Ideal for a perfect Netflix session at home, Albert Bichot has imagined an unusual pairing with sweet popcorn. The sweetness of the popcorn underline the vivacity of the Chablis and pair perfectly with its white flowers notes.

 

Time to switch to #NETFLIXANDCHABLIS

"UNCORKED" available on Netflix, March 27

Watch the official trailer Uncorked here.

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