Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
The vintage
2021 is a rare vintage. The bud burst took place ten days earlier than anticipated on the 4 April. Then, during the nights of the 5, 6 and 7 April, temperatures fell well below as low as -8 °C. From May through until July the weather was cool and humid. Flowering took place mid-June. The harvests began on the 21 September and drew to a close on the 30 September. Our red wines are seductive, intensely fragrant and spicy (notes of white pepper and cinnamon). 2021 offers a classic Burgundian style with delicate tannins, excellent aromatic intensity and notes of juicy, zesty red berries and remarkable balance. This is an elegant and immensely pleasurable vintage.
Appellation
descriptionIntroduction
Since the 1930's, our family has owned the largest amount of land in this appellation. We own 3 parcels: "Grands Rangs", "Clos de Bèze Haut" and "Vieilles Vignes". Clos de Bèze is the most complex wine from our range and evolves beautifully over time to reveal its true potential.
Exposition
East, South-East
Soil
Limestone-rich scree
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
Characteristics of our plot
Surface area
1 ha 29 a 42 ca - [3,20 Acres]
Characteristics of our plot
Years the vines were planted
1949, 1955, 1966, 1983
Winemaking
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The proportion of de-stemmed grapes and whole clusters varies depending on the vintage. The wines are punched down daily in order to extract colour, tannins and aromas from the skin of the grapes. After a 19 day vatting period, the alcoholic fermentation is complete. The free-run wine is run off using a gravity system whilst the marc is pressed slowly and gently in order to extract an exceptionally pure press wine. The wines are aged for 16-18 months in French oak barrels (60% new oak and 40% one-wine barrels) which have been selected for their fine grain and moderate toast. The wines are left to age in our cellars at consistent, natural hygrometry and temperature.
Tasting
Tasting
Intense ruby red hue and complex nose offering fruity and roasted notes. The palate is powerful, elegant and distinctive with smooth yet direct tannins and a remarkably long and elegant finish.
Serve with
Partridge with morel mushrooms, scrambled eggs with truffles, game stew
Serve at
16°C
Cellaring Potential
10 to 25 years
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