In the glass
Aroma: rose, black cherry, spice, earth
Palate: dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk
More perfumed and aristocratic than Chambertin itself, with rose, dark fruit and a silken, mineral length.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Boeuf bourguignon
Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rousseau farms a large parcel of Clos de Beze, often the most perfumed of its grand crus.
- 1920 — Domaine founded
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Armand Rousseau
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 to 20 months in 100% new French oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 1500 to 3500 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1920
Scores
- Vinous 96 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru
What does Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, rose, black cherry, spice, earth. On the palate, dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. More perfumed and aristocratic than Chambertin itself, with rose, dark fruit and a silken, mineral length.
When should I drink Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru?
Drink 15-40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC).