Groffier Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2020

99 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Strikingly, Nicolas Groffier said that this cuvée had the least acidity of all his wines in 2020. He feels that the tannins here have an acidic tendency to them, which compensates for the lower lab numbers. But, this is craft, not just science, and this is a wine of sheer pedigree heightened by the vintage's exuberant fruit. This dense wine – coming from 100-year-old vines – is generously meaty and spicy with becoming notes of lightly rustic underbrush. The tannins feel creamy and lightly sticky, as if hanging around to continue to buffer the robust fruit. There is a whirlwind of black fruit flavors that will keep this wine kicking for decades to come. 2026-50. (2022)"

97-99 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "From ancient vines planted in 1912 which nonetheless apparently set a generous yield of 40 hl/ha. Small berries, but plenty of them. 100% whole bunch ,100% new wood. Black centre with purple rim. Very dense with a little whole bunch pepper. Dark fruit, but absolutely gorgeous. Sumptuous but balanced, seemingly endless on the palate. The fruit is mostly dark but it is beautifully balanced. 12.8% finished and with least acidity. Perfectly integrated tannins, 'like a mattress' says Nicolas. This is great wine. (Dec 2021)"

94-96 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "Raised entirely in new oak with all its stems, the 2020 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a tough job following the crystalline Les Amoureuses. Almost opaque at first, this whole bunch imparts a strong pepperiness, with a light charcoal scent in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, taut and fresh with a slightly chalky textured, sorbet-fresh finish. Afford this 5-8 years in bottle. Drink: 2027-2055. (Dec 2021)"