Wine Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru, 1996, 1.5 L

Grand Cru Chambertin-Clos de Beze is located in the northern part of the Côte de Nuits. This vineyard has an ancient history. It is known that the monks of the abbey Without that became its owners in 630, cultivated vines and built a wall around the vineyard, which has not survived to the present day. Vineyard, covering 0.13 hectares, has an eastern exposure with a mild slope. Soil of the vineyard - a mixture of red clay, chalk and gravel. Since 1990, Joseph Drouhin practicing biological methods of cultivation and biodynamic cultivation. Stocking density of vines is very high - from 10 to 12 500 plants per hectare in order to extract all possible nuances of terroir. Crop yield is low, 20% below the level permitted by applicable law.
The grapes for the creation of Chambertin-Clos de Without going hand in small open crates in order to preserve the integrity of the berries. Vinification lasts 2 to 3 weeks, using natural fermentation yeasts occurs under controlled temperature must pizhazhem (punching down during fermentation) and pumping. Wine is aged for 14-18 months in French oak barrels, of which 20% - new. During the aging process the wine passes approbation. The data obtained are tested through technical analysis. When you create a wine Joseph Drouhin gives absolute priority to the true expression of terroir and character of the individual wines. The most complete red wine Cotes du Nuits disclosed after 10-15 years of aging in the bottle. Wine storage capacity of up to 40 years.

Joseph Drouhin winery was founded in 1880 in Bonn. To date, this is a family business with a long tradition and centuries of history that has passed many stages of development and formation. The main contribution to the company introduced Robert Drouhin, who, since 1957, has expanded ownership, buying vineyards in regions where really has potential. In the acquisition of vineyards always invest more, but the pride of the house wine is the vineyard "Clos de Mouches" around Bon. To maintain a high quality yield specially understated by an average of 20% of the permitted by law. Also one of the key points that the company adheres to the end of the 60s, is exclusively biodynamic and biological principles of processing the vineyards, excluding the use of all kinds of pesticides and chemicals.

Today owning Joseph Drouhin over 75 hectares of vineyards and is considered the largest in the region. Wines from this manufacturer is rightly recognized as a unique, intense, delicate, their taste is revealed slowly, passing all the bright colors and the aroma of berries. A distinctive feature of wine - a striking purity of taste, the giver of pleasure infinitely long.