The Grand Cru vineyard of Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is located in the northern part of the Côte de Nuits. It enjoys an excellent exposure with its east-facing position and its gentle slope. The monks of the Bèze Abbey became owners of vineyards in Gevrey as early as 630 AD. They cultivated this vineyard and built a wall around it that no longer exists today. The soil is a mixture of red clay, chalk and broken stones. This wine comes from grapes harvested on some plots of the Drouhin Family Properties, as well as grapes and must purchased from suppliers according to strict specifications. The grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates. Careful sorting is carried out if necessary. Full harvest of 20 to 50% depending on the vintage. In accordance with the terroir and the vintage profile, we do 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats, marked by the punching of the cap and pumping over. The yeasts are indigenous (natural). Pressing in a vertical press. Separation of the ends of the presses based on tasting. Maturation takes place in oak barrels, including 30% new barrels. Maturation lasts between 16 and 20 months. During the maturation process, decisions are made only after careful evaluation of the tasting. The data obtained are supplemented by technical analysis. As with all other Joseph Drouhin wines, the emphasis is on the true expression of the terroir and the character of the vintage. A beautiful, intense ruby red colour. Powerful but refined aromas. When the wine is young, the aromas are reminiscent of black cherry and dark chocolate. With age, they evolve into notes of undergrowth, truffle and liquorice. After about 15 years, the aromas of candied fruit remain, but are mixed with nuances of leather and musk. Tannins provide a good structure, perfectly balanced by the velvety texture of the wine. The long finish brings back the aromas of cherry and liquorice: a kaleidoscope of sensations... FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address