Faiveley Chambertin Clos de Beze 1999 750mL Size:750mL gentle wafts of red roses

gentle wafts of red roses and crushed rocks emerge

I really like the purity of expression here on the linear and stony backend that has a dusty quality from all of the dry extract that coats the palate and buffers the still notably firm tannic spine

super fine-grained tannins and fantastic freshness

1999 Harlan - Dense and earthy

This remarkable 2010 should drink beautifully for 20 or more years

Faiveley Chambertin Clos de Beze 1999 750mL Size:750mL gentle wafts of red roses"Big, spicy and intense aromas are presently framed by more oak than this wine usually displays young yet there is such impressive density of both fruit and flavors that it should absorb it over the next couple of years. That niggle noted, this is very classy juice with terrific complexity, breed and excellent length. As such, while this should drink relatively early for a Clos de Bze, the balance and overall harmony are such that I suspect this will