The 2019 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru comes from the same source of purchased fruit as the Chapelle-Chambertin. This was slightly reduced on the nose but there appears to be very fine intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with silky-smooth tannins, and a little saline in the mouth, leading into a harmonious finish. I would just like to see more structure and maybe more Pinoté post-racking.

Cask sample. Surprisingly pale garnet. Pretty light nose. Not that representative of this climat. Much lighter than usual. Lots of polished tannin. Almost disconcerting it's so unlike most Clos de Bèzes! There is admittedly quite a bit of tannin and substantial general grip on the finish but not that much weight or fruit in the mid-palate. The Clos de Vougeot seems much more successful to me. Lively and juicy – but Clos de Bèze…? But perhaps I am being too inflexible and the wine will continue to gain weight and complexity with time. (JR)