2012 Chambertin Clos de Beze

A background touch of wood serves as a backdrop to the exuberantly spicy dark berry fruit, earth and soft floral nuances. There is good concentration to the powerful and mineral-driven broad-shouldered flavors that possess an abundance of palate coating dry extract that also buffers the very firm tannic spine on the balanced and strikingly persistent finish. This should be great in time but patience will definitely be required. Tasted: Jan 15, 2014. Drink: 2027+