2022 Joseph Drouhin, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru

The 2022 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru, which tends to be picked a little later than other cuvées, takes a while to open in the glass, with mainly black fruit and hints of black olive, a subtle marine influence coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, merging with more red fruit on the mid-palate, finishing with a touch of sour cherry. Very fine.

Derived from their own vines (complemented by some purchased grapes), Drouhin's 2022 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru opens in the glass with notes of sweet red berries, cherries and plums mingled with orange zest, exotic spices and rose petals. Full-bodied, rich and layered, it's broad-shouldered and powerful, with a rich core of fruit, sweet tannins and an expansive finish.