2001 Chambertin Clos de Beze
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Robert Parker
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The 2001 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has astonishing intensity on the nose, perhaps more like a 1999, with copious black cherries, black truffle, juniper berries and eucalyptus. It seems incredibly young even when juxtaposed against Méo-Camuzet’s Cros Parantoux from the same vintage. The palate is medium-bodied, quite structured and grippy, backward and rather masculine yet with disarming poise. This Clos-de-Bèze is only just beginning to step into its stride so don’t be afraid to cellar for another three or four years. Tasted at Empire restaurant in Hong Kong. (Drink between 2019-2040) (NM)
Magnum. What a treat! Already with some gentle autumnal notes on the nose but still dense and jewel-bright. I wrote 'round' twice which suggests that tannins are well in retreat but there is no hurry to drink this. Admirable life and personality. (JR)
About the producer
Based in Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Burgundy’s most famous estates. Revered for making unearthly expressions of Pinot Noir, the estate’s wines are some of the most collectable in the world.