Vosne Romanee Aux Malconsorts Albert Bichot, Domaine Clos Frantin 2018 (OCC 6)

Description

By Wine Enthusiast in 2020 (WE95)

Red cherry and a touch of smoke are subdued on the wine’s shy nose. The palate is equally restrained, concentrated but with depth that has inherent grace. Firm tannins still crunch, but every crackle of that sinuous texture holds more perfume and more cherry. The body is taut tand toned. All is framed with freshness and will only get better over the years. Drink by 2050.

By Burghound in 2020 (BH93)

A fresh, bright and expressive nose offers up an elegant collection of red cherry, pomegranate, floral and an abundance of spice scents. There is good volume and muscle as well as an attractive underlying tension to the intensely mineral-driven medium weight plus flavors that deliver excellent punch and drive to the lingering if grippy finale. This is presently very firmly structured and while by no means hard, it will need all of 12 to 15-ish years or so for the tannins to fully resolve.