Albert Bichot : Clos de Vougeot Grand cru Dom. du Clos Frantin 2016

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine du Clos Frantin 2016 by Albert Bichot

Tasting

Nose
An expressive nose combining ripe red and black fruits. Over time, the bouquet evolves towards more subtle aromas of blond tobacco and tea.

Palate
The palate, both structured and harmonious, is characterized by delicate menthol notes, typical of the character of this terroir.

Food and wine pairings

The Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine du Clos Frantin by Albert Bichot pairs ideally with red meats, roasted game and other hunting dishes as well as cheeses (Epoisses, Brillat-Savarin).

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 15 and 17°C.

Cellaring

This Clos de Vougeot wine can be cellared until at least 2028 to express its full aromatic palette.

The finesse and aromatic structure of a great red wine from Burgundy

The estate

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 now owns more than 100 hectares of vineyards, spread from north to south of Burgundy, and grouped into 6 prestigious estates: 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, the Domaine Adélie was acquired by Albert Bichot in 2013. The estate is named after 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 covers an area of 50 hectares divided among 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. With an average age of 35 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 by hand, the grapes undergo vinification in thermoregulated oak conical vats. Maceration lasts 20 to 28 days. Aging is carried out in oak barrels (including 60% new barrels) for 14 to 18 months.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%).