2011 Mazis Chambertin
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I would never have guessed the 2011 Mazis-Chambertin was made with 100% whole clusters given how intense, rich and powerful it is. This is an unusual Mazis with little of the sensuality typical of this site. Instead, the fruit is explosive and powerful to the core. The huge tannins will test readers' patience, but those who can wait will be treated to something special. The Mazis was aged in 100% new oak.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(90% vendange entier ): Medium ruby-red. Aromas of blackberry and licorice show a superripe suggestion of torrefaction as well as an element of cold soil. More vibrant in the mouth than the nose suggests, offering terrific tension and intensity to the tightly wound flavors of dark berries and spices. The spicy, peppery, youthfully tough tannins will require patience. These 2011s are all between 12.5% and 12.7% alcohol in bottle, according to Bernard Dugat.
(almost 100% vendange entier): Bright, deep ruby-red. Aromas of crunchy blackberry, cassis and licorice pastille are lifted by rose petal and pepper nuances. Thick on the palate, but very backward--even medicinal--following the Mazoyeres: this isn't giving up much today. Finishes with serious, penetrating, youthfully tough tannins and pepper and chocolate nuances. All in reserve today, and hard to taste.
100% whole bunch. 100% new oak . Very intense and high toned. Pure and direct. Still quite a sinewy brutal style but very successful within it. A little tough on the end. Needs time. (JR)
About the producer
Dugat-Py, based at the base of the Combe de Lavaux in Gevrey-Chambertin, stands as one of Burgundy’s most revered producers, known for crafting Pinot Noir of incredible depth, power, and age-worthiness.