Bouchard Pere & Fils Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2017 Sale plus a note of cherries

plus a note of cherries macerated in alcohol

mineral punch to the orange peel

seamlessly matched to the fruit and an important part of the wine's style and evident here today

with tremendous complexity and tons of character

sweet spices and a subtle touch of oak

Bouchard Pere & Fils Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2017 Sale plus a note of cherriesReduction impairs an evaluation of the nose but there is good verve to the relatively finely detailed broad shouldered flavours that exude noticeable minerality on the tension filled and muscular yet highly seductive finish that is both beautifully balanced and long. I like both the concentration and power and in 2017 this is the best wine in the range. Allen Meadows Burghound