2020 Domaine du Clos Frantin Bichot Echézeaux Grand Cru
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The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a more tertiary nose. There are some whole bunches here, and touches of dried blood and undergrowth come through. I appreciate how this gradually unfolds. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, though it feels contained and compact and doesn't fully "flow" on the finish as I was hoping. I feel that the whole bunches need time to assimilate fully. This could go either of two ways, making it difficult to score. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a relatively light nose compared to the Clos de Vougeot, the whole bunch here nicely integrated, imparting a subtle white pepper and clove aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe, quite firm tannins, a light marine influence at play here with a nicely proportioned towards the finish that maybe just needs a little more tension.
TA (sulphuric) 4 g/l, TA (tartaric) 6.12 g/l, pH 3.35. 40% whole bunch. 17 months’ oak ageing, 40% new. Cask sample. Toasty, mocha evident on the nose. Sweet fruit – dark cherry and raspberry. Subtle, understated oak. An elegant, precise Echezeaux which is more about finesse than power. (AWH)
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.