VOSNE-ROMANÉE PREMIER CRU "LES MALCONSORTS"  DOMAINE DU CLOS FRANTIN  PRESENTATION  LOCATION  Bourgogne  VARIETAL  Pinot Noir  TERROIR  Limestone rendzina soil  Surface area of the vineyard : 4,35 ha  Age of vines : 35-40 years old  "Les Malconsorts" is an exceptional Premier Cru from Vosne-Romanée.  We are lucky to own 4.75 acres of vines in this jewel of a Climat located  immediately adjacent to some mythical plots. As the crow flies, Romanée Conti is less than 400 metres away and Richebourg less than 600!  This Climat's name is thought to refer to legal disputes between litigants  who did not exhibit fair behaviour- hence the "mal"- to gain ownership of  this magical piece of land that they held as common property ("consorts"  in Latin).  Lying adjacent to "La Tâche", "Les Malconsorts" is located in an area that  is known to receive a particularly high amount of sunshine.  WINEMAKING/AGEING  Handpicking, grape sorting upon arrival at the winery.  Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21  days.  Aging in oak barrels (35 to 40% new barrels) for 16 to 17 months.  TASTING  This wine expresses the exceptional character of a great terroir combined  with a great grape variety. Its fine, complex nose features notes of red and  black fruit (cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant) combined with delicate  nuances of oak and subtle hints of spices. On the palate, this wine's  smooth, full-bodied texture is supported by elegant tannic structure. An  exceptional, classy wine that is endowed with remarkable length.  SERVING  Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).  Long aging potential: 7 to 10 years and more.  FOOD PAIRINGS  Finely prepared roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, pork, game, duck)  Medium cheeses  Recipe suggestion: beef tournedos Rossini  QUOTES  Tim Atkin: 95/100  Jasper Morris: 93-96/100 (2022)  Decanter Wolrdwine Awards: 97/100, Platinum Medal (2021)