In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 Clos Frantin Vosne Romanee Malconsorts 1er Cru, Vosne-Romanee, Burgundy, France. Red Burgundy in 3x150cl. Top critic score: 92–94/100 (BH). Drinking window: 2021–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 90–92/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 29/12/2017 · Drink 2021-2039
The 2016 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts was picked on 30 September, matured in 40% new oak with 35% whole bunch. It has a sophisticated bouquet with cranberry and raspberry fruit, wilted violets and blood orange, gaining more and more refinement with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, saturated tannin, a crisp bead of acidity and then it clams up toward the peppery finish. It…
Richard Hemming (RH) — 17/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 27/11/2017 · Drink 2021-2036
Black cherry, dry tannin, firm and fragrant and juicy. Still in its first flush, with impressive purity of fruit but not much flavour development. Their non-premier cru Vosne has the better QPR. (17+ Points)
Allen Meadows (BH) — 92–94/100 · Burghound, 15/01/2018 · Drink 2031+
A relatively deeply pitched nose offers plenty of both floral and spice elements along with notes of plum, dark cherry and a touch of Asian-style tea. As is usually the case there is excellent volume and a taut muscularity to the sappy broad-shouldered flavors that flash superb depth and persistence. Note well though that this classic example is definitely built-to-age and is going to need at lea…