History
The Clos de Bèze vineyard was initially cleared and planted back in the 7th century by monks from the Abbey of Bèze, which owned the land. Legend has it that it was not until the 12th century that Chambertin itself was planted by a Monsieur Bertin, who felt that he could also make good wines if he grew the same grape varieties as his famous next-door neighbour. His vineyard was called Champ de Bertin ("Bertin's field") and later shortened to Chambertin.
In 1702, Claude Jobert acquired both vineyards uniting both Chambertin and Clos de Bèze.
The Chambertin wines were one of Napoleon's favorites and it is said that he insisted that they be available to him even during his various military campaigns.
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