Domaine Faiveley : Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand cru 2020

This is a tremendous wine, with ripe, spicy plum and blackberry fruit, lifted by notes of mineral and earth. The complexity and depth of flavour continue to unfurl on the palate, which is structured yet approachable, very elegant and round. A delight. It is produced from nearly one hectare of vines in three parcels they refer to as 'Grands Rangs', 'Clos de Bèze Haut' and 'Vieilles Vignes'. The wine is fermented with a large proportion of whole clusters and aged in two-thirds new casks.

The 2020 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is perfumed and more floral on the nose. Wilted rose petals infuse the red fruit, then turn more citrus-fresh with blood oranges and overripe Satsumas. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, very harmonious but linear and tightly coiled. This has the tension and energy one seeks in a Clos de Bèze with a sapid finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.