Bouchard Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2017

96 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$415 list] Macerated cherry, wild strawberry and mineral aromas and flavors highlight this taut, racy red. As this builds to a long conclusion, the intensity, fat and silky texture emerge, only to be challenged by solid grip on the very long, spice-tinged finish. Best from 2023 through 2045. 50 cases imported. (11/30/19)"

92-96 points Jasper Morris, MW: "From the same grape supplier as Chapelle-Chambertin. Here the colour is a little bit fresher and the nose too is not so uniformly black – more a dark red approach. This retains some elegance, with a classy full-bodied red fruit across the piece, some subtlety to the detail, ripe coulis de framboise, a faint appearance of acidity and very good length. A little limestone coolness behind. More discretion, which is to be welcomed. Tasted: November 2018."

94-95 points James Suckling: "The nose has a restrained, mineral edge. Gun-smoke and flinty notes, wild herbs and sous bois with super fine cherries, as well as crushed red flowers. All very delicate this early in its journey. The palate has a sleek and appealingly powerful feel that expands fully on fine, long and fresh tannins. The regal finish is already impressive. Try from 2023. (1/23/19)"

92-95 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from purchased grapes). Reduction impairs an evaluation of the nose but there is good verve to the relatively finely detailed broad-shouldered flavors 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. Drink: 2034+. (Apr 2019)"

92-95 points Fine Wine Review: "Also from purchased grapes. Some caramel in nose. Light in mouth, dark fruit, good depth. Relatively unformed. Length. A wine to follow. (12/19/18)"

94 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "From bottle, the 2017 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru wafts from the glass with pretty aromas of cassis, cherries, black tea, rose petals and spices. On the palate, it's full-bodied, supple and satiny, with a textural attack, a fleshy, succulent core of fruit and a pure and expansive finish. Open-knit and charming, the wine's powdery, melting tannins are largely concealed. This is a generous, head-turning Clos de Bèze that delivers immense pleasure, albeit comparatively little in the way of profundity. Drink: 2023-2045. (4/30/19)"