Joseph Drouhin Chambertin Clos de Beze 2013

A beautiful, intense ruby-red color. Powerful but refined aromas. When the wine is young, the aromas are reminiscent of black cherry and dark chocolate. With age, they evolve towards notes of undergrowth, truffle and liquorice. After 15 years or so, the aromas of candied fruit remain but are mingled with nuances of leather and musk. Tannins provide a good structure, perfectly balanced by the velvety texture of the wine. The long aftertaste brings back the aromas of cherry and liquorice: a kaleidoscope of sensations.Site: the Grand Cru vineyard of Chambertin-Clos de Beze is found in the northern part of the Cote de Nuits. It occupies a choice location with its exposure to the east and its mild incline. History & tradition: the monks from the Abbey of Beze became owners of vineyards in Gevrey as early as 630AD. They cultivated this vineyard and built a wall around it which is no longer extant today.Soil: a mix of red clay, chalk and broken stones.