2005 Bouchard Père & Fils Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru
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Good deep ruby-red. Aromas of blackberry, violet and licorice pastille. Juicy, minerally and penetrating but tightly coiled and on the lean side, in need of long barrel aging. This seems a bit less ripe than Bouchard's best domain offerings (like the Charmes, this is purchased wine), as well as more heavily extracted, even brutal. Finishes with a note of licorice and some tough tannins.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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CS Smoky spice, dark fruit. Very tight and tannins very fine and dry. Dense, young and rather hidden. (JH)
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.