2011 Mazis Chambertin
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Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Mazis-Chambertin 2011 from Faiveley has an exquisite bouquet that is initially understated, but opens with little encouragement to offer brambly red fruit, wild strawberry and red cherries, light mineral notes in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with sensual, lithe and ripe tannins, well-judged acidity and quite a dense, sour cherry finish that is very long in the mouth. This is sophisticated and intellectual – a great Mazis-Chambertin.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
More reviews and scores
Good medium red. Knockout perfume combines cherry, lavender, sandalwood, pepper and earth, plus a whiff of game. Silky on entry, then firm in the middle, with plenty of solid tannins to give support to the strawberry and floral flavors. Quite dry and classic, finishing with dusty tannins, a touch of smoky, spicy oak and lovely lingering perfume. Will ultimately merit an even higher score if time in bottle brings more texture.
Pale ruby. Very sweet and rich. Very flattering. Round and complete. Covers the palate. Dry finish. But good fruit beforehand. Long. (JR)
Bright, deep red. Very deep aromas and flavors of raspberry, redcurrant, smoke and crushed rock. At once penetrating and utterly fine-grained; explosive sappy perfume fills the mouth without leaving any impression of weight. Pinot just doesn't pull off this trick anywhere but in Burgundy's top sites. Finishes with noble tannins and outstanding palate-staining length.
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.