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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.8 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 18 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Kavine on 4/3/2024 & rated 92 points: Popped this for an hour before raising the glass. Coincidentally the same Italian restaurant. Remembered it to be more enjoyable the first time though I do believe we paired it wrongly with the food. Not giving up. (234 views) | | | Tasted by the player on 2/21/2024 & rated 93 points: See previous notes. This is now my staple wine. Young but so enjoyable after a two hour aeration in bottle. Fat, dense, with dark fruits and sophisticated structure. Will see how the 2020 compares to the 18s. (390 views) | | | Tasted by the player on 2/15/2024 & rated 93 points: See previous notes this is very young but so hard to resist. Dark ruby color, lots of dark red berries, cherries, liquid stone, Vosne spices. On the palate very vivid, mineral, raspberries and dark red fruit, expands mid palate, still tannic and finishes fat and long. Lovely now I can only imagine how it will be in 15 years if my stock lasts. (348 views) | | | Tasted by the player on 1/24/2024 & rated 93 points: See previous notes. Such a delicious medium bodied to full bodied wine with rich opulent black and dark red berries, lots of earthiness and leather as this bottle was decanted, notes of stone and pepper on the long gamey finish. (410 views) | | | Tasted by the player on 1/20/2024 & rated 93 points: So young but lovely. Opened bottles and left standing to aerate for three hours. Perfumed red berries, lots of stone and mineral notes, some gaminess, finishes fat and long. (412 views) | | | Tasted by the player on 12/25/2023 & rated 93 points: Simply delicious even at this young age. See previous notes. Quintessentially Vosnes. Only one bottle left! (396 views) | | | Tasted by the player on 12/1/2023 & rated 93 points: So young but so good. Quintessentially Vosne with spices, dark red fruit, a mineral stony edge, medium bodied on the palate, fragrant nose, purity and ripeness of fruit so evident, finishes fat, expansive with filigree soft tannins. Medium bodied I would enjoy this now or over a few decades. (391 views) | | | Tasted by the player on 11/21/2023 & rated 93 points: Young but oh so good. Black and dark red cherries, berries, spicy Vosne notes, some rocks. Medium bodied, extremely well crafted, enjoyable young finishes long. Simply delicious. (386 views) | | | Tasted by Kavine on 10/21/2023 & rated 93 points: Surprised me in the night. Wasn’t sure what to expect and it ticked all the boxes for a burgundy that I’m learning more and more about. Medium bodied, rounded, elegant, long finish with a perfect blend of fruit. No dryness in any part as you sipped and swallowed. (400 views) | | | Tasted by the player on 10/12/2023 & rated 93 points: Dark ruby red color. Sunny vintage evident on the nose with dark red and black berries, spices, some stems, cocoa powder, crushed rocks. Elegant on the palate, intense mid palate, finishes fat and long. (388 views) | | | Tasted by the player on 9/22/2023 & rated 93 points: I want to buy a lot more bottles so to taste this beauty in 10 or 15 years! Delicious young and will only improve. Very dark ruby color, nose wafts from the glass of spicy red and black fruit, berries, some hints of graphite, very brooding. Fat on the palate, great acidity, superb structure, refined dark red and black berries, finishes fat, medium bodied and will gain more complexity with time. Millesime solaire and I quite like this. (336 views) | | | Tasted by the player on 6/21/2023 & rated 94 points: Terrific Vosne-Romanée very young but complex and rich nonetheless. Opened bottle and aerated then drank over 90 minutes. Best towards the end with blackish ruby dense color. On the nose lots of meat, blood, iron, red and black fruits, spices well reflected on the palate. Extremely well crafted wine, bright dark red spicy fruit with perfume and a fat finish. Beautiful wine. (619 views) | | | Tasted by the player on 6/10/2023 & rated 94 points: Wow young but so delicious. Opened bottle for two hours then drank over two. Ruby red color, spicy dark red fruits and berries, slight gaminess. Amazing on the palate so refined but decent power, fat and structured and a long finish. (547 views) | | | Tasted by phol on 9/21/2022 & rated 95 points: Very Very good indeed pure red fruit long after taste lovely (1134 views) | | | Tasted by rossi.wine on 1/13/2020 & rated 93 points: Dark fruit, spicy, brooding on the nose. Good structure and acidity on the palate, layers of fruit. Ripe but well balanced with very good length. 92-93+ (2840 views) |
| By Neal Martin
Vinous, Dealing with the New Paradigm: Burgundy 2018 (Nov 2022) (11/1/2022)
(Albert Bichot (Domaine du Clos Frantin) Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Red Burgfest 2018 (9/1/2022)
(Vosne-Romanée Malconsorts 1er Cru, Domaine du Clos Frantin, Bichot, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Jan-21, Issue #81
(Domaine du Clos Frantin (Nuits St. Georges) - Domaines Albert Bichot Vosne Romanée "Les Malconsorts" 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (7/27/2020)
(Albert Bichot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Malconsorts Domaine du Clos Frantin, Red, France) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Jan-20, Issue #77
(Domaine du Clos Frantin (Nuits St. Georges) - Domaines Albert Bichot Vosne Romanée "Les Malconsorts" 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Tim Jackson MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/13/2020)
(Dom du Clos Frantin Albert Bichot, Aux Malconsorts Premier Cru Vosne-Romanée Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, 2018 Burgundy: Confounded Expectations (Jan 2020) (1/1/2020)
(Albert Bichot (domaine Du Clos Frantin) Vosne-romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (11/28/2019)
(Dom du Clos Frantin Albert Bichot, Aux Malconsorts Premier Cru Vosne-Romanée Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 2018: The Vintage Report (Côte de Beaune) (11/1/2019)
(Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru, Domaine du Clos Frantin, Bichot, Red) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Maison Albert Bichot Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Côte de Nuits on weinlagen.infoVosne-Romanée 1er CruVosne Romanée is one of the smallest wine villages in Burgundy The wines possess diverse characteristics, but they can generally considered to have complexity and longevity beyond nearly all other wines in the world. The village has six grand crus: Romanée-Conti, La Romanée, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, and La Grande Rue. While there is monopoly control of four of the six grand crus, the village has at least forty growers sharing its vineyards. The top premier cru includes Les Malconsorts, Cros Parantoux, Les Chaumes, and Clos des Réas.
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