Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine du Clos Frantin, 2023
Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine du Clos Frantin, 2023
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
- Organic
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Another stellar set of wines from Albert Bichot. Bichot continues its unwavering commitment to excellence, crafting wines of precision and elegance. Certified organic since 2018, the domaine integrates sustainability into its approach, ensuring a thoughtful balance between tradition and innovation.
"A beautifully aromatic wine with intense red and raspberry fruit on the nose. The palate is defined by its vibrant acidity, fine minerality, and remarkable elegance. This Chambertin is poised for long-term aging."
Our note
The 2023 vintage, shaped by Matthieu Mangenot’s expertise, reflects a shift from the previous year with less use of whole bunch fermentation, focusing instead on purity and clarity of fruit. Across the range, the wines showcase impressive structure, vibrant acidity, and nuanced expressions of their respective terroirs, promising early approachability for some and significant aging potential for others.
What the critics say:
"In striking contrast to the 2022, which was quite muscular and brawny, this is more of a gentle giant than juggernaut. Cherry pits, strawberry preserves, brown spice and fireplace embers mesh to create a heady, enticing array of flavors. The tannins are nicely knit into the succulent palate. The racy acidity keeps the mouth watering on the long finish tinged with umami. There are only 16 ares here—found at the top of the slope near the forest, so this probably won't be too easy to find."
"Glowing purple. The bouquet has ebullient red fruit which refines in the mouth. Two-thirds red fruit with some blacker notes behind. Rather more tannins here, which is entirely reasonable, and adequate acidity. A fine wine requiring just a nuance of sensitivity to provide the full sense of magic that Chambertin can offer. Tasted Oct 2024."
