{"product_id":"2019-domaine-joseph-drouhin-chambertin-clos-de-beze-grand-cru","title":"2019 Domaine Joseph Drouhin Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom one of Burgundy’s most storied Grand Cru vineyards, the 2019 Domaine Joseph Drouhin Chambertin Clos de Bèze marries power, finesse, and profound depth. Sourced from the hallowed slopes of Gevrey-Chambertin, this Pinot Noir captures the unique character of Clos de Bèze with a precision and elegance that only a top producer can achieve. As one of the crown jewels in Drouhin’s portfolio, it is a wine built for contemplation, celebration, and long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Grand Cru shows a beautiful, intense ruby-red color with a luminous clarity that hints at both concentration and finesse. The nose is powerful yet refined: when young, it opens with layered aromas of black cherry, dark berries, and dark chocolate, wrapped in subtle notes of spice and fine oak. With air and age, more complex nuances emerge—forest floor, truffle, licorice, and delicate undergrowth—creating a deeply evocative and evolving bouquet.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is structured and poised, with firm but finely woven tannins that give excellent backbone without ever feeling harsh. The texture is velvety, almost satin-like, carrying intense flavors of ripe black cherry, plum, and cocoa, followed by hints of licorice, earth, and mineral. The finish is strikingly long, echoing back to cherry and licorice in a kaleidoscope of shifting sensations. This is a wine with serious aging potential: while already impressive in its youth, it will gain tertiary notes of candied fruit, leather, and musk over 10–20+ years, rewarding patience with extraordinary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChambertin-Clos de Bèze lies in the northern part of the Côte de Nuits, enjoying an ideal east-facing exposure and gentle slope that provide optimal sunlight and drainage. The soils here are a classic Burgundian mix of red clay, limestone, and crushed stones, giving the wines both richness and a distinctive mineral spine. This cuvée is crafted from Pinot Noir grown on selected parcels within Drouhin family holdings, complemented by grapes and must purchased from trusted growers under strict quality specifications. All grapes are harvested by hand in small open crates, with careful sorting as needed. Depending on the nature of the vintage, 20–50% whole clusters are retained, and fermentation and maceration take place over 2–3 weeks in small open vats, with gentle punch-downs and pump-overs to extract color, aroma, and fine tannins. Native yeasts carry out the fermentation. Pressing is done in a vertical press, with the press fractions meticulously separated based on tasting. The wine is then matured for 16–20 months in French oak barrels, of which about 30% are new, with every decision during élevage guided first and foremost by tasting to preserve the pure expression of terroir and vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Grand Cru deserves refined, flavorful dishes that match its depth and structure. It pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, venison, or other game, as well as duck breast, pigeon, or slow-braised beef. Earthy accompaniments—wild mushrooms, truffle-infused dishes, and root vegetables—enhance its savory, forest-floor nuances, while aged hard cheeses like Comté or mature Gruyère make for an excellent cheese course. Serve at 15–17°C (59–63°F) to highlight its aromatic complexity and textural finesse. For young bottles, decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended to allow the wine to open fully; mature examples should be handled more gently, with a short decant or careful pouring to preserve their delicate evolved bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin is one of Burgundy’s most respected family-owned domaines, with vineyards spanning some of the region’s most prestigious appellations from Chablis to the Côte de Nuits. Over generations, the Drouhin family has built a reputation for elegance, purity, and a steadfast commitment to expressing terroir, long before it became a buzzword. Their holdings in Grand Cru sites such as Chambertin-Clos de Bèze place them among the key guardians of Burgundy’s greatest vineyards. Pioneers in sustainable and organic viticulture in the region, they practice biodynamic methods in many of their estate vineyards and are widely recognized for their finesse-driven style and consistency across vintages and appellations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joseph Drouhin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251842437457,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-20191239","price":695.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/0d9551a1-f048-4430-a012-3dbf9dceaae5.png?v=1783441777","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2019-domaine-joseph-drouhin-chambertin-clos-de-beze-grand-cru","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}