• Year 2012
• Colour Red
• Country France
• Region Burgundy
• Sub Region Vosne Romanee
• Designation AOC
• Classification 1er Cru
• Pack Size 6x75cl
• ABV 13.5%
• Drinking Window 2018 - 2037
• Drinking Recommendation Drinking Now, will improve

• 93 Burghound  

  Happily here there is no reduction present on the ultra-spicy and floral nose where soft wood frames the ripe aromas of various dark berries and plum scents. There is excellent concentration to the robust and overtly muscular medium weight plus flavors that brim with dry extract on the structured and very firm but not hard finish that displays outstanding length on the mineral-driven backend. This robust effort is borderline strict at present and will require plenty of age to soften the tannins. Patience required.

  
  
• 89-91 Wine Advocate  

  The 2012 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Malconsorts comes from Domaine du Clos Frantin arm of Albert Bichot. It has a lifted floral bouquet with plenty of red berry fruit, though it needs to develop more focus by the time of bottling. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. There are bright red fruits already in place with a nicely poised, peppery finish that I strongly suspect will develop more persistency with bottle age. This is one of the best releases from Albert Bichot this year.

  
  

  Drinking Window: 2018 - 2037

  Reviewer Name: Neal Martin

  Review Date: 30th December 2013

Albert Bichot

Few wine families have quite the weight of history behind them as the Bichot clan of Burgundy. Records first mention the Bichots active in the region in 1350 and here they are in the present day. The modern wine-making operation dates back tot he 1830's and has become established among the premier domaines in Burgundy. With a deep respect for the vines and a traditional approach to wine-making, Albert Bichot's wines are classics and represent exceptional showcases of terroir.

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