2022 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze
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The fruit here is purchased, but always from the same 0.7-hectare plot of 45 to 50-year-old vines in the upper part of the vineyard, and the grower is one that Bouchard has worked with for many years. They choose the date of harvest and pick the fruit themselves. It is a stunning wine in 2022. The nose is intensely mineral, full of iron and stone, with an elusive sweetness behind these rocky notes, but then on the palate the wine explodes, soars with a rush of juicy red-berry fruit and sweet, creamy tones that fill the finish
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Cask sample. Luxurious texture. Already feels very complete and could be enjoyed now. I suspect this will close down as there is so much concentration on the palate. All very pure. Mineral character underpins the vibrant ripe dark fruit. Tannins a little drying on the finish. Keep for several years and then enjoy. (AWH)
The 2022 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is another valedictory cuvée for Bouchard, who has been producing this bottling, from a 0.47-hectare parcel just below the tree line, for many years. Wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, dark berries, incense and spices, it's full-bodied, rich and layered, with a broad attack that segues into a deep, enveloping palate, concluding with a long, expansive finish.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.