Clos-de-Vougeot Grand Cru
Domaine du Clos Frantin
Situation
Côte de Nuits
Level
AOC Grand cru
Grape variety
Pinot noir
With its 50-hectare (123.5 acre) walled vineyard, 80 owners, a terroir discovered 9 centuries ago by Cistercian monks, a renowned brotherhood of wine enthusiasts (Confrérie du Tastevin)... Clos-de-Vougeot showcases everything that Burgundy is all about! But, let us not forget that Clos-de-Vougeot is first and foremost a highly unique terroir. Our plots connect the bottom to the top of the Clos. This allows combining the fruitiness, which is very typical of the lower part of the vineyard, with the structure that is characteristic of the upper part.
Tasting
When young, our Clos-de-Vougeot develops a very complete and varied aromatic palette of wild red and black berries. With ageing, it evolves towards notes of light tobacco and tea. The palate is robust but not rustic, with a mentholated note that may be appreciated vintage after vintage.
Food/wine pairing
Try this Grand Cru with red meat dishes and roasted game. Also recommended with cheeses such as full-flavoured Epoisses or creamy Brillat-Savarin.
Serving and keeping
Serve between 15 and 17°C (59°F - 63°F).
This wine may be cellared for 7 to 10 years or more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Parcel size: 0.63 ha (1.5 acres)
Situation: The upper parcel joins the lower parcel of the Clos on a gentle slope.
Exposure: East/South-East
Soil: Brown limestone and calcic
Average age of the vine: 35 years
Nb of bottles produced per year: 2 700 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 18 months
Proportion of new barrels: 60%
eRobertParker.com (Neal Martin) (december 2015)
2014 vintage: It is one of Bichot's best Grand Crus this year. (92-94/100)
Download PDFJames Suckling.com (February 12th, 2019)
2017 Burgundy : A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage: 95/100
Download PDFDecanter.com (May 5, 2020)
Exploring quality at Maison Albert Bichot plus 17 wines worth seeking out
Download PDFDecanter.com (May 5, 2020)
Exploring quality at Maison Albert Bichot plus 17 wines worth seeking out