In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, rose, spice, earth
Palate: black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle
Faiveley's flagship grand cru from old Clos de Beze vines, deep and perfumed with dark fruit and fine, firm tannins.
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 Les Ouvrees Rodin
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
Les Ouvrees Rodin is Faiveley's old-vine selection of Clos de Beze, its top red.
- 2011 — First Ouvrees Rodin bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Faiveley
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 800 to 2000 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12-35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2011
Scores
- Vinous 95 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru Les Ouvrees Rodin
What does Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru Les Ouvrees Rodin taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, rose, spice, earth. On the palate, black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Faiveley's flagship grand cru from old Clos de Beze vines, deep and perfumed with dark fruit and fine, firm tannins.
When should I drink Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru Les Ouvrees Rodin?
Drink 12-35 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 Les Ouvrees Rodin?
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 Les Ouvrees Rodin?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC).