2003 Chambertin Clos de Beze
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Bright medium red. Knockout musky nose combines candied strawberry, iron, minerals, espresso and mocha. Sweet, thick and highly concentrated, if a tad reduced today. A large-scaled, airy, very broad wine with mouthfilling flavors of roasted strawberry, minerals and smoky earth tones. Finishes with suave tannins, firm underlying structure and terrific length and grip. Like the best of the Bouchard 2002s, this should be laid down for at least five to eight years.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Big, burly and almost cheesy on the nose. Lots of acidity, and quite sleek and silky. Quite open and accessible already, although the tannins insist. Rather delicious and charming. Slightly hot finish. (JR)
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.