2016 Mazis Chambertin
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(Jadot buys grapes and vinifies this wine; 50% vendange entier): Healthy full red. Slightly reduced but riper and deeper on the nose than the Charmes-Chambertin, with the stem element providing spicy lift. Then creamier, deeper and sweeter in the mouth but still quite primary. This broad, very rich wine, which has the palate presence of a 2015, will need at least several years of bottle aging to absorb some of its baby fat. Finishes very long, with its ripe tannins buried under a wave of fruits and spices.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru has a brawny bouquet compared to the more refined Chapelle-Chambertin. This does not hold back with black fruit, dried blood and pressed flower aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannin, although I found the oak not singing from the same hymn sheet toward the finish, some wood tannins poking out. This feels like it needs more discipline.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.