Albert Bichot : Clos de Vougeot Grand cru Dom. du Clos Frantin 2018

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine du Clos Frantin 2018 by Albert Bichot

Tasting

Nose
This wine reveals a complex bouquet combining aromas of ripe red and black fruits. Over time, subtle notes of blond tobacco and tea enrich this aromatic palette.​

Palate
On the palate, the attack is broad and structured, revealing a perfect harmony between power and elegance. Menthol nuances, characteristic of this terroir, bring a persistent freshness in the finish.​

Food and wine pairings
This Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru pairs ideally with grilled or sauced red meats, roasted game, as well as characterful cheeses such as Époisses or Brillat-Savarin.​

Service and aging
To fully appreciate its qualities, it is recommended to serve it between 15 and 17°C. This wine has a remarkable aging potential, able to evolve favorably until 2028 and beyond.

A red wine from Burgundy marked by complexity and finesse

The property

While the history of the Bichot family dates back to 1214, it was in 1350 that they settled in Burgundy.
The trading house created in Monthélie in 1831, under the impetus of Bernard Bichot, experienced a rapid rise during the 19th century, becoming notably the official supplier to the Court of Sweden. 
As an independent and family-owned house, Albert Bichot is one of those great names that mark the viticultural landscape and the influence of Burgundy wines. Today, the 6th generation has been running the company since 1996, harmoniously blending modernity with family tradition. 

The Albert Bichot house today owns more than 100 hectares of vineyards, spread from north to south of Burgundy, and grouped into 6 prestigious domains: the Domaine Long-Depaquit, located in Chablis, in the Yonne, the Domaine du Clos-Frantin and Château Gris, both located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the Domaine du Pavillon, in Pommard. Dedicated to the wines of Mercurey, it was in 2013 that the Domaine Adélie was bought by Albert Bichot. The domain bears this name in tribute to the name of Albert Bichot's daughter, born in 2003, thus perpetuating the family heritage, from generation to generation. The beautiful vineyard of the Domaine de Rochegrès in the Moulin À Vent appellation joined the family business in 2014. 

The vineyard

A unique terroir revealed 9 centuries ago by the Cistercian monks, the Clos de Vougeot extends over an area of 50 hectares divided into 80 owners.

The Grand Cru Domaine du Clos Frantin 2020 by Albert Bichot is a Clos de Vougeot wine from a 0.63 hectare plot. Averaging 35 years old and planted on brown limestone and calcareous soils, the vines connect the bottom to the top of the Clos, combining the characteristic fruit of the lower part with the structured frame from the upper part of the plateau.

Vinification and aging

Harvested manually, the grapes undergo vinification in thermoregulated oak conical vats. Maceration from 20 to 28 days. The aging is carried out in oak barrels (including 60% new barrels) for 14 to 18 months.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%).