Vosne-Romanée
Domaine du Clos Frantin
Situation
Côte de Nuits
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Pinot noir
It is in this small village with 210 ha (518 acres) of vines located in the northern Côte de Nuits that the most renowned Burgundy reds such as Romanée-Conti and Richebourg are produced. Both the villages of Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echézeaux are authorized to use the Vosne-Romanée appellation. Our vines are located in the Damaudes and Maizières vineyards - an alliance between 2 opposed yet very complementary terroirs
Tasting
The nose of this Vosne-Romanée features tobacco, tea and mild notes of spice. The palate is velvety with silky tannins, lovely fullness and remarkable balance. The finish is long and aromatic.
Food/wine pairing
Try this Vosne-Romanée with red meat dishes, game in sauce and most cheeses.
Serving and keeping
Serve between 15 and 16°C. (59°F - 61°F).
This wine may be laid down for 2 to 5 years or more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Parcel size: Plots totalling 1.0 ha (2.4 acres)
Situation: Vosne and Flagey-Echezeaux. Damaudes and Maizières vineyards.
Exposure: East
Soil: Predominantly brown limestone
Average age of the vine: 30 to 40 years
Nb of bottles produced per year: 6 000 on average
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Vatting: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Vatting time: 20 to 28 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 20% to 30%