Vincent Girardin

Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Pinot Noir

9.226 ratings
9.39 pro ratings
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Jesse Mallgren

Funky when first opened but blew off. Currant, white pepper, spice , shaving cream(?), jerky, perfect acid. Well balanced I love this wine.

Funky when first opened but blew off. Currant, white pepper, spice , shaving cream(?), jerky, perfect acid. Well balanced I love this wine.

2 people found it helpfulMay 14th, 2015
Craig Sedmak

#yummy but 2001 was #yummier #closdebeze

Aug 5th, 2016
Eric Johnson

Holy Pinot. Amazing. Perfect right now.

Holy Pinot. Amazing. Perfect right now.

Apr 3rd, 2016
Greg Koslosky

Perfumed elegance and power wonderful bottle that has exceeded expectations !

Perfumed elegance and power wonderful bottle that has exceeded expectations !

Feb 7th, 2016
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Showing good ripeness and a nice earth component. I'd say fully mature.

Showing good ripeness and a nice earth component. I'd say fully mature.

Aug 11th, 2014
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2002 vintage. Last tasted 12.10.23. Rated that a 9.1. Decanted and tasted multiple times over the course of 1.5 hours. That great silvery color upon decanting. Infinitesimal sed. Still, the big orange peel flavors but better harmony and balance than the previous specimen two months ago. Bottle was in great shape. 2.4.24.

2002 vintage. Last tasted 12.10.23. Rated that a 9.1. Decanted and tasted multiple times over the course of 1.5 hours. That great silvery color upon decanting. Infinitesimal sed. Still, the big orange peel flavors but better harmony and balance than the previous specimen two months ago. Bottle was in great shape. 2.4.24.

Feb 5th, 2024
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2002 vintage. Decanted and tasted throughout the course of 3 hours. A trace of sediment. Still fairly dark on the color. Good fill, good cork. Light-medium body. Nose had an aggressive orange zest/dried orange peel mixed with cinnamon and cherry nose for two hours that infiltrated the flavor profile. Eventually, a bit of cranberry and raspberry emerged as the prominent movers and shakers. Initially thought the wine to be a 9.0 but prettied up to a 9.1. Could just be "in transition" or not a top-notch bottle. Seemed to be potentially holding something back and got the feeling another bottle might show a little better. 12.9.23.

2002 vintage. Decanted and tasted throughout the course of 3 hours. A trace of sediment. Still fairly dark on the color. Good fill, good cork. Light-medium body. Nose had an aggressive orange zest/dried orange peel mixed with cinnamon and cherry nose for two hours that infiltrated the flavor profile. Eventually, a bit of cranberry and raspberry emerged as the prominent movers and shakers. Initially thought the wine to be a 9.0 but prettied up to a 9.1. Could just be "in transition" or not a top-notch bottle. Seemed to be potentially holding something back and got the feeling another bottle might show a little better. 12.9.23.

Dec 10th, 2023
WC Fields

In beautiful place. Mystifying and amazing pinot.

In beautiful place. Mystifying and amazing pinot.

Dec 21st, 2022
WC Fields

Sappy brambly sweet red berries with moss and forest floor. Exquisite.

Sappy brambly sweet red berries with moss and forest floor. Exquisite.

May 13th, 2017
Conrad Kenley

Smooth!

Smooth!

Dec 12th, 2013