Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze

The Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) is a Grand Cru appellation in the Côte de Nuits region of Côte-d’Or, limited exclusively to the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin. The Clos de Bèze first appeared in historical records in 640. It remained the property of the Burgundian abbey until 1219, when it was transferred to the canons of Langres, who held it until 1789. Chambertin shares the imperial crown with the Clos de Bèze: it has been known by this name since the 13th century. The Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze appellation was recognized as a Grand Cru by decree on July 31, 1937.

The Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Cru Route is located on the long slope stretching from Gevrey-Chambertin to Morey-Saint-Denis, between the Lavaux valley and the Morey valley. This long hillside rests on hard rock: a few dozen centimeters of brown soil, composed of silt and gravelly scree in the upper section, and limestone with varying clay content on the slope. The vineyard for Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru wines, limited to 14.5 hectares, is planted at an elevation of 240 to 280 meters, with an east-facing exposure. Production of Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze amounts to approximately 60,000 bottles per year.

Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru wines are red wines made exclusively from the Pinot Noir grape variety. Their color ranges from deep ruby to black cherry. On the palate, power, opulence, and elegance combine to create a full-bodied and complex wine, brimming with vitality and voluptuous texture, intended for at least 10 years of aging. The wines offered by Domaine Chanson Père et Fils, Domaine Dominique Laurent, Domaine Faiveley, and Maison Bouchard Père et Fils demonstrate the exceptional quality of the Chambertin-Clos-de-Bèze appellation.