Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Chambertin Vintage:2012 smoked meats and underbrush that

smoked meats and underbrush that continue to change and develop in the glass

It was bottled in June 2017

the wine continued showing the riper character and more Mediterranean profile of the vineyard

yet the Pajana remains a bit of a brute

the wine carries us along the Corniche in an open-top car

Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Chambertin Vintage:2012 smoked meats and underbrush thatHere 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