Albert Bichot Vosne Romanee 1st Cru Les Malconsorts 2018 x 1

Albert Bichot Vosne Romanee 1st Cru Les Malconsorts 2018 x 1VOSNE ROMANE 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 Romane. 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, Romane Conti is less than

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)