From a parcel of nearly 1ha in Clos de Bèze. Two-thirds of the vines were planted in 1912, stretching from the bottom of the hill to the top, producing a wine of great complexity and depth. Using 30% whole clusters and a very gentle extraction, delivering aromas that initially seduce with rich notes of black cherries and spicy plum. On the palate, there is impressive density and plenty of structure, but nothing astringent or over-concentrated. Truly masterful.

(93-96 points) Fine bright colour, with a very charming bouquet of medium depth, light reduction, dense rich strawberry notes, a little dry behind but very good ripe fruit nonetheless. Just not quite in place at the moment There could be more of an upside in due course.

The 2019 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has immense fruit concentration on the nose, displaying ample dark plum and wild strawberry, earthenware and sous-bois aromas. This is complex and engaging, yet at the same time, unapologetically backward. The palate is medium-bodied, with a dash of black pepper on the entry. This is an intense, all-guns-a-blazing Clos-de-Bèze and it pulls it off with some style, though it does become more refined with time in the glass. How much time are you prepared to wait for your wine to reach its peak? This is seriously long-term. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. -- Neal Martin