2021 Vosne Romanee Les Malconsorts
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Tasting notes
Albert Bichot is the largest owner of Malconsorts, with 1.76 of the 2.5-hectare Premier Cru neighbouring La Tâche. A little reductive in this youthful stage, beneath you can nevertheless see the allure of this typically sensual cuvée. It’s transparent yet also exotic, with rich, sweet, dark cherry, a creamy depth and silken structure. It was – as ever – one of our favourites from the tasting at Bichot.
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Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Allen Meadows, Burghound
More reviews and scores
Here too there is a touch of crushed leaf character though in this case it is more subtle on the pretty and layered aromas of Asian-style tea, plum and black cherry scents. There is both more volume and power to the delicious and caressing but decidedly punchy flavors that culminate in a robust, powerful and serious finale. As is usually the case, this is built-to-age and a wine that's going to need at least some. Outstanding. Drink 2033+.
Pure beautiful purple, with the nose of exceptional hedonistic class associated with this vineyard. One can detect the remains of a little reduction in the mouth, which holds it back a fraction at this stage, but this is still a really good wine underneath and will be thoroughly exciting. It has the Malconsorts magic.
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.