The 2013 Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru has a very pure bouquet with dark berry fruit, hints of licorice, undergrowth and mineral emerging with time but at their own pace. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp, slightly chalky tannins and good acidity. This is very refined and focused, the black fruit on the entry becoming more red fruit toward the finish. There is good persistence in the mouth. This has good potential.

The 2012 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is one of Frederic Magnien's deepest colored 2012s. It has a linear, conservative but delineated bouquet with mulberry, dark cherries, a touch of sous-bois and violets. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, nicely judged acidity and plenty of substance on the finish. A little primal at the moment, give this three or four years in bottle.

The 2010 Chambertin-Clos de Beze is a big wine bursting with dark blue and black fruit, violets, mint and licorice. The Beze fleshes out in all directions, showing remarkable depth and fullness through to a finish supported by firm yet polished tannins. This is another impressive showing. Anticipated maturity:2020-2030. (Not yet released) Importer: Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300