Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, Grand Cru vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin, France
Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is a Grand Cru vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin spanning east-facing slopes in the Côte de Nuits region, designed for Pinot Noir cultivation. The site features natural contours with varying soil compositions that shape the character of each wine produced here.
In 630 AD, a duke granted land to the Abbey of Bèze, where Cistercian nuns developed vineyards and began wine production. The monastery's influence shaped winemaking practices in the region for centuries afterward.
The estate holds a special place in Burgundy's wine culture, representing the region's highest standard of quality and craftsmanship. Visitors here experience how local traditions of winemaking create bottles that become more valued over decades.
The wines from this property require extended aging, often between 12 and 30 years, before developing their full range of flavors and aromas. Proper storage conditions are necessary to preserve the complex characteristics that develop over time.
The property is divided among multiple owners, each managing separate parcels and producing their own wines from the same vineyard name. This ownership structure means bottles labeled identically can have distinctly different flavor profiles and quality levels.
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