2020 Chambertin Clos de Beze
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The star of the show in 2020, the 2020 Chambertin Clos-De-Beze Grand Cru is one of those ripe, intense, yet also incredibly pure and flawlessly balanced wines that can be difficult to describe. Giving up classic Burgundian red and black fruits as well as that reductive gunflint and chalky mineral streak, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a multi-dimensional, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. Where most of Bernstein's 2020 are young and slightly unevolved, this has a very complete, already complex style that's just a joy to drink. Nevertheless, smart money will hide these in the cellar for 5-7 years. It will evolve for 20+ years.
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Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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Cask sample. Deep ruby. A high-toned, persistent florality. Great elegance and purity. Feline. (MH)
The 2020 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru comes across as much too oaky on the nose. The fruit and terroir don’t get a look in past the cooperage. The palate is quite solid and structured, the new oak dominating the entry with the red fruit finally surfacing towards what feels like a harmonious finish, though one can feel the wood tannins lacquer the mouth on the aftertaste.
About the producer
Olivier Bernstein is among the most successful producers in Burgundy, setting the bar high for the growing number of micro-négociants in the region by producing wines that compete with those of the Côte d’Or’s finest domaines.