Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru 2020The 2020 vintage showcases the profound character of this distinguished grand cru, which sits in the northern sector of Gevrey Chambertin. Mazis Chambertin is renowned for producing wines of exceptional power combined with sophisticated minerality, and this vintage perfectly demonstrates these qualities. The nose is intensely aromatic and complex, offering a deep array of dark fruits, wild forest berries, exotic spices, and an underlying iron like

it is light

Praline and dried herbs give way to floral notes

Once again an abundant supply of patience is going to be necessary as this is also very tightly wound

Here too there is mild reduction

vivid ruby colour

It feels rich

and an underlying iron-like minerality that is characteristic of this grand cru's terroir

Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc 80%

although they are not obtrusive and appear neatly embroidered into the multi-layered black fruit

earth and slightly sauvage scents

As is typically the case

just a touch of spiciness developing with a long