Domaine du Clos Frantin Clos-de-Vougeot Grand Cru 2020: Dark Fruit Elegance

Marcus Chen — Nice enough but expected more

5/10

Had this at a restaurant and was curious so I tracked down a bottle. It's pleasant — spicy, fruity, well made Pinot Noir for sure. But at this price point I was expecting to be blown away and honestly I just thought it was decent. The herby savoury notes were probably the most interesting part.

Nils Bergman — Proper Grand Cru stuff

7/10

Treated myself after a bonus at work. This is a serious wine — full bodied, loads of blackberry and damson, and there's a sort of pencilly mineral thing at the end that's unlike anything I've tasted before. Tannins are silky smooth. I'm no expert but this felt like quality.

Priscilla Nunes — Good but not £230 good

5/10

Got this as a birthday present and while it's a solid Pinot Noir, I'm not sure it justifies the price tag. The dark fruit and spice thing is nice and it's smooth enough, but I've had Burgundies at half the price that I enjoyed just as much. Wouldn't buy it for myself.