In Bond Fine Wine. 2013 Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95–97/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2018–2043. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 95–97/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/12/2014 · Drink 2018-2040
The 2013 Chambertin Clos de B'ze Grand Cru has a more complex, nuanced bouquet than the Clos Saint Jacques and this year, it insists upon putting distance between the two. It has an effortless quality, unfurling with each swirl dark berried fruit, subtle moss/undergrowth tones that are almost autumnal. The palate is tensile, intense, focused and underpinned by filigree tannins that lend it magnif…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 94–97/100 · Vinous, 01/04/2015 · Drink 2025-2043
Another striking wine, the 2013 Chambertin-Clos de B'ze is beautifully layered and expressive today. Violets, lavender, dark spices, mint and new leather meld together as this striking, translucent wine shows off its unmistakable personality. This is an especially refined B'ze with perhaps a bit less power than is customary, but that is not at all a bad thing. As always, the new oak (80%) is quit…
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 94/100 · Vinous, 01/03/2016 · Drink 2025-2040
Good dark red. More closed today than the Clos Saint-Jacques, showing a stronger oak presence to its reticent aromas of dark raspberry, strawberry and blood orange. Then hugely rich, opulent and pliant on the palate if still youthfully reserved. Completely different in shape from the Clos Saint-Jacques, conveying a strong impression of solidity and saline minerality. Finishes with big but ripe, t…