2012 Mazis Chambertin

There are three barrels of the 2012 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru this year, which includes around 85% whole cluster fruit. Despite a touch of reduction, the floral nature of this grand cru shows through, violets and rose petals sprinkled over the intense dark berry fruit and minerals. The palate is very concentrated with intense black fruit. It offers a beguiling sense of symmetry and one of the most powerful finishes that you will find in this vintage. This is a true vin de garde – don’t touch for 15 years, but it will be a behemoth to behold. Dec 2013, www.robertparker.com