2013 Domaine du Clos Frantin Bichot Chambertin Grand Cru
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Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine du Clos Frantin, aka Albert Bichot, has a very well defined bouquet, extremely well focused with vibrant raspberry coulis and wild strawberry scents infused with wonderful mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, sappy in style with good depth towards the finish. There is real substance here, impressive length and the sophistication you expect from a Chambertin. This punches well above its performance in barrel -- this is well worth seeking out. Tasted September 2016.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Solid crimson. Scented, medicinal nose. Lots of pure fruit on the front palate and then a bone-dry finish. Very ambitious and muscular. Very embryonic. This tastes as though the fruit had been allowed to speak. Long and reverberant. (JR)
About the producer
Although the Bichot family settled in the region in 1350, Albert Bichot was founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot. Today the producer is one of Burgundy’s most respected, making wines from both its own vineyards and with purchased fruit.