Domaine du Clos Frantin, Chambertin Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, 2017

Producer Profile

Tradition meets terroir in the heart of the Côte de Nuits: nestled in the village of Nuits-Saint- Georges, Domaine du Clos Frantin is a charming 18th-century estate at the very heart of Burgundy’s prestigious Côte de Nuits – home to some of the world’s most coveted Pinot Noir vineyards.

The estate spans 13.2ha, including 3.9ha of Premier and Grand Cru vines, grown on some of the region’s most exceptional soils. Committed to sustainable and responsible viticulture, the domaine has fully embraced organic farming. Since 2012, all of its vineyards have been certified organic and, beginning with the 2018 vintage, every bottle proudly carries the official ‘organic wine’ certification. Fertilizers and herbicides have been replaced with natural compost and traditional ploughing, while rigorous pruning and green harvesting help maintain low yields and exceptional grape quality. In the cellar, modern technology complements time- honoured techniques: the winery is designed to operate entirely by gravity, preserving the purity, freshness and aromatic integrity of the fruit. From vineyard to bottle, every step is taken with respect for the land, the grape and the magnificent heritage of great Burgundies.

Viticulture

The plot is located in the upper part of the Climat, on a gentle slope where the soil contains a rather high proportion of marls. The grapes here ripen later in comparison to the estate's other plots. It is therefore among the last to be harvested.

Winemaking

Winemaking is minimal intervention, utilising a gravity fed winery for the careful vinification followed by cask maturation for 12 to 18 Months.

Tasting Note

This wine showcases the remarkable synergy between a noble grape variety and a truly exceptional terroir. The nose is elegant and expressive, offering layers of red and black fruits intertwined with delicate notes of green tea, tobacco, and dried fruits such as prune and date. With time, these aromas will evolve into deeper, more complex nuances—spice, forest floor, and hints of leather. On the palate, it is rich, full-bodied, and powerful, yet refined, with a long, velvety finish that lingers beautifully.

Food Matching

Finely prepared roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, pork, game, duck), or with medium to mature cheeses.