2022 Mazis Chambertin

Subtle but not imperceptible wood frames the exuberantly spicy and sauvage-inflected aromas of mostly wild currant and forest floor. The sleek, delicious and intense flavors display both evident muscle and minerality on the youthfully austere and compact finale. This could use better depth but the underlying material is such that more complexity should certainly develop if given a chance. Drink 2034+

This delicious wine bursts with blackberry and cassis fruit and abundant hints of smoke, earth, and Havana cigar. The texture is lushly approachable and intense, with a tannic grip that doesn't come to bear until the impressively long finish. The grapes are mainly fermented as whole clusters or individual whole berries gently extracted and trod by foot only at the end of the fermentation before ageing in new casks. The wine should be ready to drink fairly soon after release yet will have the substance for long ageing.

4 barrels retained, 70% whole bunches. A rich deep purple. Stunning harmony right from the outset, such an intensity of fruit that the little grilled note from the wood is easily integrated. The fruit is delivered across the palate in waves, with an extra burst just when you think you have tasted it all. Not too overwhelming though, as there is a fine grain to the tannins and adequate acidity. Superb persistence. Very fine. Five Star Wine