In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, spice, earth, violet
Palate: black fruit, mineral, truffle, graphite
A dense, structured Clos de Vougeot from the estate's Vosne base, with dark fruit, spice and firm tannins.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Boeuf bourguignon
Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine du Clos Frantin
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine du Clos Frantin is Bichot's Vosne-Romanee estate, source of its grand cru reds.
- 1933 — Bichot acquired the Clos Frantin estate
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Albert Bichot
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Vougeot, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 16 to 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 180 to 400 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1933
Scores
- Decanter 94 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine du Clos Frantin
What does Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine du Clos Frantin taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, spice, earth, violet. On the palate, black fruit, mineral, truffle, graphite. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A dense, structured Clos de Vougeot from the estate's Vosne base, with dark fruit, spice and firm tannins.
When should I drink Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine du Clos Frantin?
Drink 10-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine du Clos Frantin?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Domaine du Clos Frantin?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Vougeot, AOC).