Domaine du Clos Frantin wines

Cellar Selection

The king of the Gevrey-Chambertin grand crus, this powerful, concentrated Chambertin is a blockbuster. It is currently dominated by its structure, which hides the ripe fruit. Made from grapes sourced from the upper portion of the Chambertin vineyard, this selection also has a mineral element, and it promises considerable aging potential. — R.V. (4/1/2013)

93

points

Albert Bichot 2003 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Echézeaux)

Price $130

From one of the greatest Pinot Noir vineyards in Burgundy, this is a huge, rich wine, finely structured and with great aging potential. Powerful black fruit dominates this wine, supported by dry tannins and a layer of new wood. Very firm and complex. Imported by Eagle Eye Imports. — R.V. (9/1/2005)

93

points

Albert Bichot 2006 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Echézeaux)

Cellar Selection

Spicy, smoky Lapsang Souchong tea aromas, pure acidity and juicy red plum flavors are all here in this big, but finely structured wine. The tannins are an essential part of the shape of the wine, but act as a support for its richness. The finish brings out the lively acidity of Pinot Noir. Age for five years. — R.V. (12/31/2008)

93

points

Albert Bichot 2005 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Clos de Vougeot)

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Deliciously rich and fruity, this is a wine that shows that Clos de Vougeot is a great vineyard. It has all the ripeness, the big, generous fruit, supported by wood. The berry flavors are intense, pierced through with acidity, and the denseness of the wine promises good aging. — R.V. (3/1/2008)

93

points

Albert Bichot 2010 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Clos de Vougeot)

Big and structured, this wine is currently dominated by tannins, but it shows a hint of its intense fruit and potential. The red and black fruits are rich and ripe, and they promise future balance. Age this for at least 7–8 years. — R.V. (4/1/2013)

92

points

Albert Bichot 2006 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Clos de Vougeot)

From parcels in the southern portion of Clos Vougeot, Bichot produces a ripe, relatively soft style of wine. It is, of course, also rich and powerful, but the tannins are sweet, subdued into ripe red plum and raspberry fruits, the acidity giving the wine a fresh, lively character to finish. — R.V. (12/31/2008)

91

points

Albert Bichot 2003 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Grands-Echezeaux)

Price $190

A big, structured but juicy wine that exudes perfumed Pinot Noir. Almost Californian in its richness, it has layers of dry tannins that make its pedigree clear. There is also impressive freshness and acidity to give the whole wine a lift. Imported by Eagle Eye Imports. — R.V. (9/1/2005)

90

points

Albert Bichot 2010 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Vosne-Romanée)

This wine has equal amounts of ripe berry fruit and structure. There is a smoky character, wood and spice notes, balanced acidity and a leather-like touch to the texture. It is slowly developing, and it has the potential to be rich. Age this for 6–8 years. — R.V. (4/1/2013)

Domaine du Clos Frantin

Albert Bichot 2010 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Chambertin)

Albert Bichot 2003 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Echézeaux)

Albert Bichot 2006 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Echézeaux)

Albert Bichot 2005 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Clos de Vougeot)

Albert Bichot 2010 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Clos de Vougeot)

Albert Bichot 2006 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Clos de Vougeot)

Albert Bichot 2003 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Grands-Echezeaux)

Albert Bichot 2010 Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (Vosne-Romanée)

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