Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Echezeaux Clos Frantin other_regions Subtle hints of wood toast

Subtle hints of wood toast are present on the cool and overtly floral-inflected aromas of red berries

An overtly ripe yet agreeably fresh nose mixes notes of spice

this time I found common characteristics between the 2015 Les Tosses and the Arbossar from the same year

It will probably flesh out further with more bottle age

Strong reduction knocks down the nose

Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Echezeaux Clos Frantin other_regions Subtle hints of wood toast(from a . 99 ha parcel in Champs Traversin). This too is quite ripe with its liqueur like aromas of black raspberry, spice and floral hints that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. The velvety, supple and quite round flavors coat the palate with dry extract that also pushes the moderately firm tannins to the background on the slightly warm finish where the wood resurfaces. This is unusually powerful compared to what is typical for Echzeaux