Chambertin - Clos de Bèze
Grand Cru
Dean of all Burgundy clos!
Origin
Gevrey-Chambertin is a large village located at the northern extremity of the Côte de Nuits. It boasts one of the largest surface areas under vine with no less than 330 hectares under production. There are no fewer than 55 different parcels here. The Grand Cru terroirs begin south of the village where the eastern exposure is ideal, allowing the vines to benefit from the rising sun.
Chambertin-Clos de Bèze is one of the 9 Grands Crus of the Gevrey-Chambertin vineyard. It is located at the top of the hill between Ruchottes-Chambertin and Chambertin. And its total size is 14.53 ha.
Mentioned since 640, Clos de Bèze is one of the oldest wine-growing areas in France. It will remain the property of the abbey of Bèze until 1219 then will be ceded to the Canons of Langres until the French revolution. It is then divided and sold to many owners.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: brown, very thin, silty and scree.
Orientation: East
Surface area under vine: 0,5350 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 40 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 44 years old.
