2006 Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru

As one would expect, this is considerably more refined if not necessarily more complex with a layered and wonderfully nuanced nose of clove, anise and crushed pepper adding interest to the mostly red berry fruits that display bass notes of earth, game and underbrush. The big-boned flavors are mouth coating and dusty but avoid any sense of underlying dryness on the classy, serious and hugely long finish. A beast but a well-mannered one.

Author: Allen Meadows

Issue: 1st Quarter, 2008

Low-key nose, sweet and a little febrile. Stewed-plum flavours. Just a bit bruised in the fruit department, though pretty persistent. Very dry finish.

Author: Jancis Robinson

Very aromatic, featuring lavender, jasmine and spice aromas and flavors. Underneath lie the cherry and raspberry notes. It's elegant and racy, with a firm structure and long mineral finish. 55 cases imported.

Author: Bruce Sanderson