Domaine Perrot-Minot : Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand cru 2019

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2019 from Domaine Perrot-Minot

Tasting Notes

Appearance
This wine reveals a deep, brilliant ruby colour, with purple hues in its youth.

Nose
The bouquet is particularly complex and fragrant. It exudes abundant aromas of cherries, plums and red fruits, harmoniously blended with notes of rose petals and violet. Soft spices, hints of warm earth and smoke, along with subtle nuances of roasted coffee and vanilla, further enrich this aromatic palette.

Palate
Ample, fleshy and concentrated, the palate offers a fine, silky texture of great elegance. The tannins, both velvety, ripe and powdery, are perfectly balanced by lively acidity and a fine mineral tension. The whole is fresh and easy to drink, extending into a vibrant finish of remarkable length.

Food and Wine Pairing
This grand cru will beautifully complement noble game meats such as wild boar stew, venison or hare, served with mushrooms and a red wine reduction. It also pairs wonderfully with roasted Bresse poultry, wild duck or a fine cut of aged beef. For a more contemporary approach, pair it with red meats accompanied by tangy red fruit reductions or roasted root vegetables. Finally, aged hard cheeses such as an old Comté or an alpine Beaufort make an excellent choice.

Serving and Cellaring
The Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2019 has considerable ageing potential. Although it can be approachable and charming in its youth, its structure allows it to evolve favourably over several decades.

The Elegance of a Great Burgundy Terroir by Domaine Perrot-Minot

The Estate
Located in Morey-Saint-Denis, at the heart of the Burgundy region, Domaine Perrot-Minot was established in the second half of the 20th century, succeeding the family entity Merme-Morizot. Today, Christophe Perrot-Minot and his wife Marit Lindal Perrot-Minot head the estate. The domaine farms thirteen hectares of vines, eight of which are owned outright, all certified organic since 2023. The estate stands out for its terroir-respectful philosophy, producing wines of great finesse with a silky texture that combine density and elegance.

The Vineyard
The Chambertin-Clos de Bèze terroir lies mid-slope, on a gentle east-facing incline, at an altitude of between 270 and 280 metres. This position benefits from a slightly cool climate, swept by northern winds while being sheltered from the humid westerly winds. The deep soils are made up of limestone scree and silt accumulated over millennia, resting on layers of Bajocian marl and limestone. The grapes come from purchases of old vines over 55 years of age.

The Vintage
Spring 2019 saw highly changeable weather, alternating between sunny spells and low temperatures. The cool conditions during flowering caused coulure, thereby reducing yields. A scorching June was then followed by a hot, dry summer. Ideal climatic conditions allowed harvesting to begin on 17 September, with grapes showing excellent health and fine ripeness. Average yields for this vintage remained below 20 hl/ha.

Winemaking and Ageing
To craft the Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2019, the grapes are hand-harvested and undergo rigorous sorting. Vinification includes a proportion of whole-cluster fermentation of up to 60%. After a five- to seven-day cold pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts, accompanied by daily punching down and pumping over. Ageing takes place over approximately eighteen months in oak barrels, 30 to 40% of which are new, with no intermediate racking. Bottling is carried out by gravity, without fining or filtration.

Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir