Clos de Bèze is the oldest of the Burgundian clos: in the 7th century, the Duke of Burgundy at the time gave the Abbey of Bèze an important estate located in the town of Gevrey Chambertin. A 1937 decree established the appellation as a Grand Cru. Clos de Bèze wines are delicate, powerful and complex, more supple and refined in their texture than Chambertins. They generally display hints of licorice and flower. Their development can be frustratingly slow in their youth, but aging over the long term is always very satisfying. Their aging capacity varies from 10 to 20 years, or even more for older years.