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Albert Bichot (Domaine du Clos Frantin), Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts 2020
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru (Bichot are the largest owners in this Premier Cru) is another cuvée that I feel was picked a little too late (31 August). There are slight prune-like notes on the nose that just detract from the delineation and give it a Grenache-like personality. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet entry, quite plush and decadent but it is missing amplitude and terroir-expression towards the finish.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Striking nose, with delicate herbal notes, as well as great sour-cherry fruit. Suave and succulent, this flows over the palate in a great arc, in spite of the firm core. Very long and classically elegant finish. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.
About the Producer
Domaine du Clos Frantin, a beautiful 18th century estate, is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges at the heart of the Côte de Nuits, home to the world's most rare and prestigious appellations where the Pinot Noir grape flourishes. The vines cover a surface area of 7.3 hectares , of which 3.9 are Premier and Grand Crus. The use of fertilizers and herbicides has been replaced by compost and ploughing. Respect for the soil, severe pruning and performing green harvest if needed allow us to obtain low volumes of high-quality grapes. Our vineyards are organic certified since 2012 and starting with the 2018 vintage, all the wines from the estate will bear the certified “organic wine” label. The winery is equipped with modern vinification equipment that nevertheless allows us to respect traditional methods. Working with gravity has replaced mechanical operations to better respect the quality and aromatic potential of the grapes.
