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The 2023 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru comes from two plots that comprise 0.63 hectares, picked on September 11 and done with 30% whole cluster. This is more open on the nose compared to the Echézeaux, with just a touch of reduction, though there is attractive brambly red fruit unfolding in the glass. The palate is quite sweet and a little chewy on the entry, though I appreciate the balance and freshness. It just doesn't quite "kick on" toward the finish, where it plays it safe.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
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A dense ruby purple. The nose is four-square, indicating volume but not detail. Some oak, not overdone. A very significant volume of fruit, dark raspberry, actually very impressive. Very dense, a little bit monolithic, fair enough for Clos Vougeot but the fruit is still engaging.
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.