Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Chambertin Vintage:2016 most notably with his blind

most notably with his blind comparisons with First Growth to demonstrate that Sena stands shoulder to shoulder with Old World icons

This reaches 15% alcohol

These two new releases from proprietor Roberto Conterno are stellar

long and explosive finish

finishing with epic length

Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Chambertin Vintage:2016 most notably with his blindHere 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