Clair/Bruno Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2023

98 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Entrancing on the nose thanks to alternating wafts of warm earth, spiced plums and wildflowers. There is notable extract here framed by long and slightly angular tannins. Bustling acidity reinforces the tannin texture for now, but there is ample girth, muscle and class for this to all be absorbed in time. Give this sturdy wine at least a decade. This is just under (0.98) a hectare planted two-thirds in 1912 and the remainder in 1972. (Jan 2025)"

97-98 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "Very deep and dark with enormous complexity, aromas ranging from red berries to licorice, wet earth and forest floor. This shows enveloping richness and incredibly fine tannins but also a wonderful freshness, giving great precision and clarity as it rolls over you in one huge wave. (1/8/25)"

97 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The Clos de Bèze from Bruno Clair boasts an immense plummy ripe fruit character with notes of earth and spice; there is a slightly reduced character at this stage but this will easily resolve with time and does not tarnish the lustrous fruit. The texture of the wine on the palate shows intense concentration and structure, and yet the overall impression is of a wine that is complete and round. The grapes are from nearly a hectare of the Clos de Bèze; two thirds of this was first planted more than 100 years ago. Drinking Window: 2030-2070. (5/23/24)"

95-97 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a delectable bouquet, so pure and refined, with razor-sharp delineation and gorgeous, vivacious red fruit tinged with bay leaf and forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied with red berry fruit, hints of dark chocolate and crushed stone minerality. It is wonderfully balanced, with a touch of black pepper lingering on the finish. Outstanding. Drink: 2030-2060. (Jan 2025)"

95-97 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Two thirds planted before the 1914 war, while the 1950s planting is more virused. A deeper crimson colour, with a mild reduction on the nose, which doesn’t sit too much on the fruit happily, and I love how this develops across the palate, in waves with a crystalline minerality behind. Possibly the reduction toughens up the finish a fraction just now, but this is a harmless level at this stage (Nov 2024)"

94-96 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2023 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is also terrific, bursting with notes of dark berry fruit mingled with hints of peony, vine smoke, orange zest and exotic spices. Medium to full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it's elegantly fleshy, with supple tannins, succulent acids and a long, spicy finish. (Jan 2025)"

93-96 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(two-thirds of the .98 ha parcel of vines was planted in 1912 and the remainder in 1973). Firm reduction and a touch of wood toast completely overshadows the fruit. More interesting are the super-sleek, intense and wonderfully detailed bigger-bodied flavors that also conclude in markedly structured, austere and built-to-age finale that displays even better depth and persistence. This too is clearly going to need extended keeping. Drink: 2038+. (Jan 2025)"

Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "(Old vines, 2/3 from 1912.) The mid-tones are very broad here – a little coffee/cocoa in the base – a tiny reduction too – and very slowly the perfume is released for the higher tones – but its reticent today. Fuller but composed – slowly melting perfume, and it grows even more in scale – there’s still that mocha flavour – I assume from the barrel – and confident length that would impress anyone. Usually my favourite wine here – and it’s certainly the longest – but that Cazetiers is still singing in my brain… (Jan 2025)"