DESCRIPTION
Claude Kolm 92-95
“Also from purchased grapes. Some caramel in nose. Light in mouth, dark fruit, good depth. Relatively unformed. Length. A wine to follow.” (December, 2018)
Jasper Morris 92-96
“Here the colour is a little bit fresher and the nose too is not so uniformly black – more a dark red approach. This retains some elegance, with a classy full-bodied red fruit across the piece, some subtlety to the detail, rip coulis de framboise, a faint appearance of acidity and very good length. A little limestone coolness behind. More discretion, which is to be welcomed.” (November, 2018)
James Suckling 94-95
“The nose has a restrained, mineral edge. Gun-smoke and flinty notes, wild herbs and sous bois with super fine cherries, as well as crushed red flowers. All very delicate this early in its journey. The palate has a sleek and appealingly powerful feel that expands fully on fine, long and fresh tannins. The regal finish is already impressive. Try from 2023.” (January, 2019)
Vinous Media (Neal Martin) 92-94
“The 2017 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru has a rich, generous bouquet of copious red cherry and wild strawberry fruit tinged with Earl Grey and tobacco. The palate is well balanced with fine, supple tannin and a keen line of acidity. This is precise, not overly complex, but very well proportioned, building gradually toward the grippy yet elegant finish. Excellent.” (October, 2018)
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 92-94
“Wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, smoky cassis, dark chocolate, grilled meat and spices, the 2017 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is full-bodied, ample and deep, with good concentration and a promisingly tight-knit core that largely conceals its velvety structuring tannins. Long and youthfully chewy on the finish, it will demand and reward bottle age.” (January, 2019)
