2016 Chambertin Clos de Beze 3 l Domaine Bouchard
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Rich, thick black fruit with full body and a long, spicy finish. A touch of vegetal character adds interest to the fully ripe fruit and there is plenty of alcohol and body in support here too. In fact, the finish runs a little hot for my liking. Bold but perhaps overbearing. (RH)
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Neal Martin
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Dark red-ruby. Knockout high-toned nose combines dark raspberry, violet, minerals and gingerbread, plus a note of cherries macerated in alcohol. Offers a rare and almost painful combination of silky fullness, fruit sweetness and salty energy, filling the mouth with perfume while conveying a magical lightness. Finishes with noble tannins and outstanding floral lift and length.
The 2016 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru has much better definition and focus than the Chapelle-Chambertin at this stage: copious black and red fruit that feels more regimented and precise. The palate is well balanced with fine tannin, layers of blackberry, blueberry and a touch of burnt toast leading to a structured and symmetrical finish that bodes well for bottle age. This will rank alongside the 2015 Clos de Bèze—superb.
The 2016 Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru has much better definition and focus than the Chapelle-Chambertin at this stage: copious black and red fruit that feels more regimented and precise. The palate is well balanced with fine tannin, layers of blackberry, blueberry and a touch of burnt toast leading to a structured and symmetrical finish that bodes well for bottle age. This will rank alongside the 2015 Clos de Beze—superb. Dec 2017, www.robertparker.com