Among the great wines that define the legend of the Côte de Nuits, the Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2021 stands out as a masterly composition, balancing restrained power and grace. Born from a mythical Burgundy terroir, this Pinot Noir reveals captivating expression, delicate texture and aromatic precision. The 2021 vintage, praised for its balance and energy, highlights the cru’s natural freshness and aristocratic finesse. Here there is nothing flashy, everything is about nuance, scented inflections and crystalline length. For the demanding enthusiast, this Grand Cru offers a tasting experience both sensual and intellectual, equally at home at an exceptional dinner or enhancing the cellars of fine restaurants. Each glass evokes a landscape: a clear line where Morello cherry, peony and fine spices sketch a vivid picture, worthy of the great classics of the French art of living.

Blend and winemaking

This red wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape of Burgundy, sourced from a rigorous parcel selection. The harvest, picked at optimal ripeness, undergoes careful sorting to preserve the integrity of the berries. Winemaking focuses on gentle extraction to capture the finest tannin texture and to favour the terroir’s aromatic expression. The ageing, carried out in French oak barrels with measured oak influence, supports the wine without weighing it down, adding a subtle patina, a hint of sweet spice and a enveloping amplitude. This minimalist approach, guided by observation and respect for the vintage, aims for purity, precision and complexity, a Grand Cru that marries depth and clarity.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Deep ruby with garnet highlights, clear and luminous, promising an elegant, concentrated core.
• Nose : A masterful bouquet of Morello cherry and ripe raspberry lifted by rose petals, peony and fine spices, with a delicate forest-floor note and a vibrant minerality.
• Palate : Precise, caressing attack; broad, silky mid-palate; very fine-grained tannins; lifted freshness and a long, savoury, delicately salivating finish.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Grand Cru around 16°C in large Burgundy-style glasses to highlight the finesse of the bouquet and the sculpted texture of the tannins. Prior aeration in a large decanter will help open the wine and harmonise the aromas, especially in its youth. Store the bottle in a stable, dark place to preserve the integrity of its expression and support its development. The refined structure and depth of the 2021 indicate an excellent ageing potential, which can be followed with pleasure over several years through patient, contemplative tastings.

Food pairings

• Starters : hand-cut veal tartare, delicate beef jelly, shavings of aged Parmesan.
• Main courses : roasted pigeon with a reduced jus, duck with black cherries, pan-seared beef fillet with red wine reduction and caramelised shallots.
• Fine game : venison with juniper berries, grand veneur sauce, truffle-infused creamy polenta.
• Risottos and vegetables : morel risotto, grilled asparagus, robust jus and shavings of well-aged Comté.
• Cheeses : aged Époisses, mature Comté, truffled Brillat‑Savarin, served at cellar temperature.

Occasions to enjoy

Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2021 is the ideal companion:

• To mark a special occasion, where culinary precision meets the nobility of a great wine.
• At an intimate gourmet dinner, when emotion arises from the perfect match of food and terroir.
• As a gift for a connoisseur, offered to someone who recognises the soul of a Grand Cru.

Details

• Name : Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2021
• Appellation : Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2021
• Grape : Pinot Noir
• Alcohol content : as per the vintage, to be checked on the label
• Ageing : matured in French oak barrels, restrained oak influence
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : excellent ageing potential
• Serving temperature : 16°C