2009 Domaine Armand Rousseau Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru
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Very pale cherry-red. High-toned, perfumed aromas of redcurrant, strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, marzipan and orange zest. Lush on entry, then silky and fine-grained in the middle, with sweet raspberry and redcurrant flavors dominating. A tad harsh on the finish today, with some edgy acidity that's not yet in harmony with the wine's tannins.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2009 Mazis-Chambertin is a gorgeous, complete wine that reveals considerable elegance and complexity in its vibrant fruit. This elegant, mid-weight Mazis boasts incredible class, harmony and finesse in the way it shows the multiple facets of its personality with time in the glass. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039. I tasted the following wines with Frederic Robert, who works alongside Eric Rousseau. In 2009 Rousseau and his team began picking on September 7, the earliest in Gevrey. For the first time the estate used 20% whole clusters on all the wines except for Clos de la Roche, which was closer to 15%. The 2009s were scheduled to be bottled in April 2011. I also tasted a handful of 2008s that were deeply impressive. Importer: Frederic Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700
Medium bright red. Slightly high-toned aromas of cherry, smoked meat and wild herbs. Then juicy, lively and pure in the mouth, with captivating red fruit flavors lifted by a high note of rose petal. Finishes subtle, perfumed and long, with atypically smooth tannins for Mazy. Very pure wine.
About the producer
Based in Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Burgundy’s most famous estates. Revered for making unearthly expressions of Pinot Noir, the estate’s wines are some of the most collectable in the world.