Vosne-Romanée
Domaine du Clos Frantin
Situation
Côte de Nuits
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Pinot noir
It is in this small village with its 512 acres of vines at the heart of the Côte de Nuits that some of Burgundy's most renowned red wines, such as Romanée-Conti and Richebourg are produced.
Our vines are in the "Damaudes" and "Maizières" Climats, an alliance of two contrasting yet superbly complementary terroirs.
Tasting
Complex nose combining scents of red and black fruit (cherry, raspberry, blackberry...) with subtle notes of tobacco, tea and spices. This wine starts off velvety on the palate and boasts perfect harmony - rich and full bodied, silky tannins, volume and power. The finish is long and flavourful.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, duck, game), or with medium cheeses.
Serving and keeping
Serve at 15-16°C (59-61°F).
Aging potential: 5 to 7 years and more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Parcel size: 1,10 ha (2,7 acres)
Situation: Vosne and Flagey-Echezeaux. Damaudes and Maizières vineyards.
Exposure: East
Soil: Predominantly brown limestone
Average age of the vine: 35 to 40 years
Nb of bottles produced per year: 6 000 on average
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time
: 21 to 28 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 25% to 35%