Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Chambertin Vintage:2016 The palate is smooth and

The palate is smooth and rounded with good weight

finishing with epic length

This reaches 15% alcohol

These two new releases from proprietor Roberto Conterno are stellar

as the next vintage that is scheduled for release

Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Chambertin Vintage:2016 The palate is smooth andHere the unusually expressive nose is more floral in character with ample spice elements on the earthy dark berry and Asian tea suffused aromas. There is good richness to the supple, rich and relatively forward flavors that possess a generous mid palate though the vibrant and stony finish immediately tightens up. Like the Malconsorts this intensely mineral driven effort is somewhat less structured than usual though it certainly doesnt lack for power