Bruno Clair Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2016 (750ML)

96 VM / 94-97 JM / 93-96 BH

The 2016 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a generous and pleasing nose with scents of strawberry preserve, crushed stone, rose petals and subtle orange-blossom. This is refined and transparent. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins. Beautifully balanced, this has a symmetry that is beguiling and classic. A little austere finish suggests it will benefit from several years in bottle. Utterly beguiling with enormous ageing potential. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate

Medium deep colour, between vivid red and magenta. The nose is quite subtle but certainly fine, there is a little mid palate plumpness then a fine cerebral class behind. A little touch of barrel to finish, but in proportion to the fruit. Definitely not a blockbuster but this does show grace and class. Jasper Morris – Inside Burgundy

Tasting note: A bit more wood can be found on the super-spicy essence of red currant, lavender, anise and earth-suffused nose. There is first-rate volume and muscle as well as almost painful intensity to the broad-shouldered flavors that display outstanding power and focus on the delineated and hugely long finish. Like several of the wines in the range this is very much constructed for the long-term and I would advise buying this strikingly gorgeous effort only if you're prepared to allow it at least a decade of cellaring. Don’t Miss – Allen Meadows - Burghound