2002 Chambertin Clos de Beze
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Good deep red. Subtly complex nose melds red fruits, rose petal, minerals and musky soil tones. Lush, rich, silky and deep; densely packed and already quite expressive, with strong smoke and earth notes. Really explodes on the back end, finishing with utterly seamless tannins and superb palate-saturating minerality.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
The Wine Advocate
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Black fruits are interspersed with licorice and earth in the nose of the medium to full-bodied 2002 Chambertin Clos de Beze. This concentrated, deep, noble wine is crammed with perfectly ripe fruit and tannin. Loads of blackberries, licorice, plums, black cherries, stones, and flowers can be discerned in its complex flavor profile. Its finish, described in my notes as “completely unreal,” is exceedingly long, fruit-filled, and suave. If stored in a cold cellar, this wine would be an ideal selection for serving to a 2002 baby on his or her 21st birthday. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2024. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300
Red-ruby. Knockout nose melds currant, cherry, rose petal, minerals and smoky soil tones. Silky, intense and highly aromatic on the palate, with subtle suggestions of minerals, flowers and licorice. Finishes extremely long and vibrant, with noble tannins. This should age very slowly and be long-lived.
A clear and unmistakable notch up as there is more of everything with bigger, denser and more powerful flavors that are spicier and purer aromatically as well. In particular, the intensity here is almost painful with a controlled and focused power that is something to experience with a firmly tannic spine that will require at least a decade to even begin to unwind. A great effort that will require patience and a cool cellar. Allen Meadows, Burghound, Apr01,2004.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.