2023 Chablis, Valmur, Grand Cru, Bessin-Tremblay, Burgundy
Description
The Bessins have just over two hectares here, with the oldest part planted in 1947. In what is a very sunny site, the Bessins have made an incredibly mineral wine. Remarkably tight and focused, with just a hint of peach fruit, there is the sense of reserve and fluidity here. In time, this will fill out; for the moment it is tightly wound. The class and refinement are already in place, however.
Adam Bruntlett, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
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Colour
White -
Sweetness
Dry -
Vintage
2023 -
Alcohol
13% -
Grape
Chardonnay -
Body
Full Bodied -
Producer
Jean-Claude Bessin
Critics reviews
Firm reduction renders an evaluation of the nose impossible today. More interesting are the fresh, impressively dense, especially for the vintage, and powerful larger-scaled flavors that also brim with sappy dry extract on the palate soaking, youthfully austere and tightly wound finale. This is very promising and a wine that should amply repay a decade, perhaps even a bit more, of keeping.
Drink 2033+
Pale colour, very oaky, a wealth of fruit behind, not too exotic, a well-balanced thread of kimmeridgian marine character behind and very good persistence. Embryonic, yet promising.
Drink 2029 - 2035