The 2022 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is an exquisitely defined bouquet with layers of pure red fruit, crushed rock, and a light sea spray influence, very focused and conveying a sense of energy. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins. There’s impressive backbone, exerting grip and presence. Yet it is also very elegant and poised. Quite spicy towards the finish, this Clos-de-Bèze lingers in the mouth 40 seconds after it has exited. Superb.

The 2022 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) has turned out beautifully, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries and cherries mingled with subtle hints of peony, mint, exotic spices and loamy soil. Full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a creamy core of fruit, lively acids and sweet, melting tannins, this sumptuous, enveloping wine is one of the high points of the range.

Cask sample. Transparent crimson-ruby. Substantial and muscular. Quite a contrast to the sweetness of the Chapelle-Chambertin. Savoury and long and complex. Solid and promising rather than ethereal but true to its origins. Lots to chew on! But no shortage of fruit. Well done and very different from the Chapelle. Long and lots of delivery of subtle flavours on the very end. (JR)