Domaine Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Aux Malconsorts 2018

The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, slightly smudged red fruit, leather and undergrowth. It does seem to gain clarity with modest aeration though. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, taut and crisp, quite linear with fine sapidity on the structure, backward finish. A Premier Cru with a long future ahead. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.

• Drinking Window: 2025 - 2048
• Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
• Review Date: November 2022