The 2015 Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru is matured in two-thirds new oak. There was a slight reduction on the nose at the time of tasting, but there appeared to be adequate fruit underneath, hints of violet gradually emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, well-judged acidity, a more understated Clos de Beze but with satisfying length and precision on the finish. This is a solid, delicious Clos-de-Beze from Burguet.

The 2014 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru needed a few minutes to start its engines, but it eventually does fire up with redcurrant and pomegranate scents, woodland and sea salt lending complexity. It never gets carried away, but there is harmony here and that translates through onto the palate, which is well defined with fine tannin, reserved in style, tightly wound but with a lovely touch of white pepper on the front of the tongue; there is considerable structure and persistence on the finish.