This remains one of the greatest wines of the '93 vintage with a simply dazzling breadth of aromas. The highly layered nose is perfumed and lovely yet at the same time powerful and penetrating as it introduces detailed, driving and still very fresh flavors that display astounding depth. This is a bit more obviously structured than the '93 Chambertin (see herein) yet it finishes with the same slow building and wonderfully persistent length. A complete wine with class and breed to burn that should enable it to age well for years to come. Reference standard Clos de Bèze. Multiple, and consistent, notes.

This was the second bottle of 1993 Clos de Beze from Rousseau I tasted within a few weeks – not that I’m complaining. This one was once again a gorgeous Pinot Noir at the peak of its powers. The bouquet soars from the glass with perfumed red and black fruit, perhaps a little more tertiary and animally on this occasion, but no less captivating. The palate is vibrant with formidable structure and then there is that daring, animal finish that fans out like there is no tomorrow. It does not quite possess the breeding of the Chambertin Grand Cru, but in some ways it is more “fun” to just imbibe. I can see this lasting another decade without breaking a sweat. - Neal Martin

Bursting with fruit and oak flavors, this is a grand, opulent, concentrated Burgundy that will need time. It has oodles of cherry, berry, spice and cedar flavors that echo on the lingering finish. Firmly tannic, still backward. Drink after 1999.