Clos Frantin (Albert Bichot)
About Domaine du Clos Frantin (Albert Bichot)
Domaine du Clos Frantin is one of the Burgundy estates owned and run by the famous Bichot family. The Bichot family company has operated its company since 1831. The Domaine boasts vineyards in Flagey-Echézeaux, Gevrey Chambertin, Nuits Saint Georges, Vosne Romanée and Vougeot. Among the estate’s 13ha are several Grand and Premier Cru plots such as the Échezeaux Grand Cru offered below. Production is increasing moving to organic principles. Bichot produces wines in the Côte de Nuits under the name of Domaine du Clos Frantin, The Domaine has received widespread critical acclaim in recent years.
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Vinous (86-88)
The 2020 Beaune Clos des Mouches 1er Cru Blanc, which comes from the top of the vineyard, feels a little disjointed on the nose, lacks some mineralité. The palate is well balanced with a smooth opening, slightly honeyed in texture with tropical notes towards the finish. Again, this is missing some tension on the finish, but it should give drinking pleasure over the next 4-5 years. Closure: DiamHK$7,005.00 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru has a glorious bouquet, very pure with plenty of black cherries, blueberry, violet and mineral scents. This is beautifully-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity, quite caressing in terms of its silky texture but with real backbone behind it. This is one of the standouts from Albert Bichot this vintage.HK$18,765.00 -
HK$13,570.00
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Falstaff (97)
Iron oxide and black fruit shine on the nose, mixed with some reduction. The palate brims with freshness amidst that generosity, that ripeness, that fullness of the vintage. Flavours are clearly delineated, the fruit is dense, bold, fresh, juicy. This will go the distance.HK$10,930.00 -
James Suckling (96)
A very elegant and refined Echezeaux that nimbly moves over your palate. Underplayed power and very fine tannins make this a shy beauty, but if you give it time and attention then you will be amply rewarded. Very silky and delicate, long finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.HK$10,325.00