2016 Vosne Romanee
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A pretty, fresh and layered nose reflects notes of red currant, lavender, violet and subtle spice notes. There is a really lovely and highly seductive texture to the satiny flavors that culminate in a firm and mildly robust but not really rustic finish. This is worth checking out.
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Neal Martin
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
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From Basses Mazières and Damaudes. Medium deep purple, the oak speaks a little louder than the fruit at the moment. One can see Vosne character, plus some freshness from Damaudes and the weight from Mazières which comes up behind. Good length certainly, more fruit than tannin.
Subtle confected fruit on the nose, fully loaded palate with weight and fragrance and persistence. Dry and relatively light in body, but there is great core flavour that persists on the finish, and a touch of soy character to give complexity.
The 2016 Vosne Romanee was picked on 29 September, blended with 30% whole bunch and 40% new oak barrels. It has a pure, floral bouquet with attractive blueberry and cassis fruit complementing the strawberry aromas. The palate is smooth and rounded on the entry. Maybe I would have just dialed down the new oak a little as it has a loud voice toward the finish, but it feels harmonious and sensual, which is what you want from a Vosne-Romanee. Dec 2017, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine du Clos Frantin is Albert Bichot’s top estate. The domaine has an exceptional range of Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites in the Côte de Nuits and has for several years been producing top drawer-Burgundy.