Louis Jadot : Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand cru 2022

Though broad and firmly structured, this red features focused aromas and flavors of cherry, currant, sandalwood, tobacco and stone. Quickly tightens up, with the dense, refined tannins applying grip and supporting the lengthy aftertaste. Beautifully balanced, this just needs time to knit together. Best from 2030 through 2050. 25 cases imported.

So elegant, rich and balanced, walking the line between generous and structured, it is pleasing from the first sniff of rose petals, violets and baked cherries to the full body and expansive fruit flavors that expand on the palate and linger in the finish. It’s a beauty, tempting to drink now but best from 2029.

Cask sample. Transparent crimson-ruby. Substantial and muscular. Quite a contrast to the sweetness of the Chapelle-Chambertin. Savoury, long and complex. Solid and promising rather than ethereal, but true to its origins. Lots to chew on! But no shortage of fruit. Well done and very different from the Chapelle. Long, with plenty of subtle flavours delivered on the very end. (JR)