Faiveley Chambertin Clos De Beze 2017 (750ML)

93-95 BH / 94-96 VM / 17.5 JR / 93-95 WH

An exuberantly spicy and attractively fresh nose offers up notes of red currant, essence of plum and ample floral influences, all of which is surrounded by much more subtle wood influence. The refined and pure middle weight flavors possess excellent delineation and verve while delivering very fine complexity and persistence on the youthfully austere finish. Like many of the wines in the range, this is not especially dense but it is beautifully harmonious and well-balanced plus the dense but fine tannins should assure a long life. Don’t Miss – Allen Meadows Burghound

The 2017 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru comes from two parcels. It has a charming bouquet of ebullient raspberry and wild strawberry aromas; hints of vanilla pod and rose petal lend complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, gentle grip and a saline, oyster-shell-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth. This is one of Faiveley’s most impressive offerings in 2017. Superb. - Neal Martin, Vinous Media

Cask sample. Lightish crimson. Peppery and seems a touch stemmy though I don’t know if there was any whole bunch here – a sort of leafy spice. Beautifully fine tannins, elegant structure, with the fruit to balance. Not as good as the Drouhin Clos de Bèze. But great length. (JH) Jancisrobinson.com

The Chambertin Clos de Beze – the regular cuvée – is another step up – underlining that Clos de Bèze and Chambertin are in a different league in the Gevrey appellation. This is quite long and sumptuous showing a lovely intensity and minerality. A classic Clos de Beze with plenty of forward fruit and depth. Still .. a step up to the mighty Les Ouvrées Rodin - Steen Ohman - Winehog