Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Domaine Faiveley 2020

The 2020 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is brilliant, unwinding in the glass with aromas of wild berries and cherries mingled with dark chocolate, sweet spices, peonies and grilled squab. Full-bodied, layered and velvety, it's concentrated and multidimensional, with a dramatically textural, perfumed palate and a long, saline finish.

An even, mid purple. Fractional volatility, but irrelevant against the absolute beauty of this bouquet. Gorgeously sensual with wave after wave of fully ripe red cherry and berry fruits, lingering on the palate for so long. Exquisite. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: September 2024

This is a tremendous wine, with a ripe, spicy plum and blackberry fruit, touched with notes of mineral and earth. The complexity and depth of flavour only continue to open on the palate which is structured yet approachable, very elegant and round. A delight. This is produced from nearly one hectare of vines in three parcels that 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 is aged in two-thirds new casks. (Drink between 2025-2040)