2015 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Domaine Pierre Gelin

📌 Description

Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2015 – Domaine Pierre Gelin is a monumental Pinot Noir from one of the most prestigious terroirs of the Côte de Nuits. The sunny and concentrated 2015 vintage delivers a powerful and profound expression, supported by noble structure and remarkable aromatic precision. This wine embodies the grandeur of Gevrey-Chambertin’s greatest Grand Crus, combining intensity, complexity, and exceptional longevity.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

An intense profile: black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, licorice, fine spices, graphite, and subtle oak nuances.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Côte de Nuits, France).

A legendary clay-limestone terroir renowned for producing wines of power, structure, and remarkable elegance.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F).

Decant for 1 to 2 hours when young.

⏳ Ageing Potential

25 to 40 years.

• 2025–2032: concentrated youth, intense fruit, firm structure.

• 2033–2055+: peak maturity with great tertiary complexity (truffle, fine leather, forest floor, noble spices).

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby with garnet highlights.

• Clarity: dense and brilliant.

• Legs: thick and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: rich and complex.

• First nose: ripe dark fruits, black cherry, blackcurrant.

• Second nose: violet, spice, graphite, refined oak notes.

👄 Palate

• Attack: broad and structured.

• Structure: powerful yet silky tannins, excellent concentration, balanced acidity.

• Dominant aromas: ripe dark fruits, spice, floral and mineral nuances.

• Overall balance: powerful, deep, and harmonious.

• Length: exceptional, persistent, and noble finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Dry-aged rib of beef.

• Feathered or furred game.

• Truffle-based dishes.

• Aged pressed cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A Grand Cru of great stature, combining the richness of the 2015 vintage with the refinement of the Clos de Bèze terroir. A structured and profound wine built for very long ageing.