Albert Bichot - Domaine du Clos Frantin - Bourgogne Côte-d'Or - Clos Frantin Monopole - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red Bourgogne Côte-d'Or Clos Frantin Monopole is a Pinot Noir full of charm, focused on finesse and freshness. Picked at perfect ripeness, it opens with aromas of red fruit, from cherry to raspberry, lifted by a delicate touch of oak. Its juicy, crisp and mouthwatering texture captures Pinot’s natural tang with grace, offering a wine that is both vibrant and elegant. It does need a little more time in the cellar, as it’s still very young. A good Burgundy is always worth the wait — patience will be rewarded.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vines aged 35-40 years on average, covering 1.90 hectares. Fermentation maceration for 18 to 20 days in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Aged for 10 to 12 months in oak barrels, 15 to 20% of which are new.


Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright carmine ruby,

Nose:

Charming, with great finesse and freshness, notes of cherry and raspberry underscored by delicate woody notes.

Palate:

Juicy, crisp, mouthwatering and tangy with perfectly ripe fruity notes, this wine is easy to drink with good depth, focusing on finesse and freshness. Still young, it will need a little patience before drinking.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled, roasted, or braised red and white meats, flank steak with shallots, Burgundy cheeses.

Cellar aging:

Starting today, until 2031 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Praised by the international press, Albert Bichot belongs to the very select circle of Burgundy’s most prestigious houses. Carefully chosen parcels, harvesting at full ripeness and aging that respects the identity of each terroir are the pillars of this institution, whose reputation extends well beyond France, making it an unmissable name today.

Alongside this exceptional heritage and savoir-faire, Albert Bichot also hides some rare treasures. One of them is Clos Frantin, a two-hectare walled parcel in the outstanding terroir of Nuits-Saint-Georges, a monopole of the House.