2010 - Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru, Pierre Damoy

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Chambertin-Clos de Beze |
Producer: Pierre Damoy |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

92-94
Robert Parker Wine Advocate Antonio Galloni - 29 Feb 12
The 2010 Chambertin-Clos de Beze shows the power of the vintage in its dark red fruit, flowers, smoke and graphite. It is a big, unrestrained wine loaded with intensity and sheer muscle. The aromas and flavors continue to open up with time in the glass. A seriously intense finish layered with deep floral and mentholated notes rounds things out. Damoy's Beze is a blend of parcels predominantly planted in 1920, with some vineyards that date back to 1947 and 1980. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030. Once again I was thrilled with the wines I tasted with Pierre Damoy, a grower who doesn't get anywhere near the recognition he deserves. Yields were down dramatically, around 30-40%, just as they were throughout the region. Damoy did not begin picking until October 1, quite late for the year. Importer: Peter Weygandt, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2030
17
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 10 Jan 12
Deep crimson. Big and deep and a good effort but pretty dry on the end. Needs a bit more juice in the middle. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2016 - 2026
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Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the world's top wine regions, famed for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its unique terroir, with varied soils and microclimates, defines its wines. Key subregions include Côte d'Or (with Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Chablis, and Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, offering great value. Burgundy wines are categorised by Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village levels. Top producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine Armand Rousseau exemplify Burgundy's commitment to quality and tradition.