Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Vosne Romanee Clos Frantin Size:6x750ml flecks of truffle and smoke

flecks of truffle and smoke emerging with aeration

the 2017 Alter Ego de Palmer is deep garnet-purple in color and springs from the glass with vivacious black raspberries

delicious and attractively clean finale

but they're ripe and silky

Albert Bichot (Clos Frantin), Vosne Romanee Clos Frantin Size:6x750ml flecks of truffle and smoke(the blend is mostly from Damaudes with a small proportion of Hautes Maizires). There is just enough reduction to shave the top notes from the red currant, lavender, violet and subtle spice inflected aromas. I like the seductive texture of the satiny flavors that contrast somewhat with the firm and mildly robust but not really rustic finish. 88 2024+