The 2015 Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru, of which there is one barrel this year (as always), has a broody nose at first but unfurls to reveal engaging aromas of dark cherry, crushed strawberry and damp undergrowth. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannin, good backbone with fine acidity, the oak a little dominant on the finish at the moment, as you would expect, so hopefully the mineralité will develop once in bottle. I will be prudent with my judgement for now, aware that it may blossom once in bottle.
(WA 31st Dec 2016)
