2015 Chambertin Clos de Beze
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The 2015 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru has a fabulous bouquet with brambly red berry fruit, truffle, bay leaf and a light sous-bois element, though it is less pronounced compared to the 2014. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannin. There is a lot of finesse to this wine, reminding me of Rousseau in some ways, armed with a disarming sorbet-like finish that lingers in the mouth. There is so much energy packed into this wine - a Clos de Bèze that is going to be difficult to resist (unless it closes down). Super-bon! Tasted at the Domaine.
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The 2015 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru does not deliver the same complexity and precision as Rousseau or Duroché's Clos-de-Bèze, though it offers attractive minty red berry fruit and tobacco leaf aromas and a hint of Earl Grey. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannin, plenty of ripe black cherry, bilberry, brine and spices. I adore the cohesion and depth here, and the silky texture that renders the finish so utterly seductive. This is another outstanding Clos-de-Bèze. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
The 2015 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is 100% whole bunch and was matured entirely in new oak. It has a delightful bouquet with cranberry and wild strawberry aromas, fine delineation with the new oak neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of confit fruit on the entry. It is very well balanced with bright red berry fruit at its heart, a silver bead of acidity and great precision towards the finish that fans out with intention. This is a long-term prospect since it conveys great substance and offers superb salinity on the finish. Excellent. There are seven barrels produced this year.
About the producer
Domaine Robert Groffier is based in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis and is famous for having some of the most enviable sites in the Côte de Nuits, including a full hectare within Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses – one of the most fiercely collected vineyards in Burgundy.