The 2008 Clos de Vougeot is more muted on the nose compared to the following two vintages, with scents of blackberry, raspberry leaf, incense and then a trace of orange blossom. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins on the entry that lend it a fleshy texture. There is a hint of chocolate towards the sappy, almost chewy finish (apparently a trait that is common in Clos du Frantin’s Clos de Vougeot). This is a fine Clos de Vougeot that should benefit from another 12 months in bottle. Drink 2014-2022+. Domaine du Clos Frantin is owned by Maison Albert Bichot. Their Clos de Vougeot vines are located in two parcels – a smaller plot on the upper reaches of the clos and a larger parcel lower down, stretching from the mid-slope down to the RN74 artery. Though they have experimented with separate cuvees in the past, the winemaking team feels that an assemblage of the two creates a more complete Clos de Vougeot. The fruit is partly de-stemmed, the whole bunches individually selected, after which follows a three- to four-week maceration in temperature-controlled conical oak vats where punching down is conducted manually. The Clos de Vougeot is usually aged for up to two years in 60% new oak.