Albert Bichot Vosne Romanee 1st Cru Les Malconsorts 2018 x 1
Product Description
VOSNE-ROMANÉE PREMIER CRU "LES MALCONSORTS"
DOMAINE DU CLOS FRANTIN
PRESENTATION
LOCATION
Bourgogne
VARIETAL
Pinot Noir
TERROIR
Limestone rendzina soil
Surface area of the vineyard : 4,35 ha
Age of vines : 35-40 years old
"Les Malconsorts" is an exceptional Premier Cru from Vosne-Romanée.
We are lucky to own 4.75 acres of vines in this jewel of a Climat located
immediately adjacent to some mythical plots. As the crow flies, Romanée
Conti is less than 400 metres away and Richebourg less than 600!
This Climat's name is thought to refer to legal disputes between litigants
who did not exhibit fair behaviour- hence the "mal"- to gain ownership of
this magical piece of land that they held as common property ("consorts"
in Latin).
Lying adjacent to "La Tâche", "Les Malconsorts" is located in an area that
is known to receive a particularly high amount of sunshine.
WINEMAKING/AGEING
Handpicking, grape sorting upon arrival at the winery.
Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21
days.
Aging in oak barrels (35 to 40% new barrels) for 16 to 17 months.
TASTING
This wine expresses the exceptional character of a great terroir combined
with a great grape variety. Its fine, complex nose features notes of red and
black fruit (cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant) combined with delicate
nuances of oak and subtle hints of spices. On the palate, this wine's
smooth, full-bodied texture is supported by elegant tannic structure. An
exceptional, classy wine that is endowed with remarkable length.
SERVING
Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).
Long aging potential: 7 to 10 years and more.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Finely prepared roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, pork, game, duck)
Medium cheeses
Recipe suggestion: beef tournedos Rossini
QUOTES
Tim Atkin: 95/100
Jasper Morris: 93-96/100 (2022)
Decanter Wolrdwine Awards: 97/100, Platinum Medal (2021)
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