Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 2012 from Joseph Drouhin is an elegant and highly aromatic Grand Cru produced from fruit sourced from the northern end of Gevrey-Chambertin. Drouhin’s winemaking focuses on finesse, utilising gentle extraction and a moderate use of new oak to allow the site’s natural florality to emerge. The 2012 vintage, though small in quantity, yielded fruit of exceptional concentration and balance. This wine exhibits notes of red currants, sandalwood and peonies, with a palate that is surprisingly lithe and energetic. The tannins are fine-grained and silky, leading into a finish marked by a refined mineral tension and lingering spice.