2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Les Mazoyères La Vougeraie

Fine elegant red purple, the nose shows a high influence of whole bunch but retaining freshness, very charming, alpine strawberries with a fresher raspberry component, though there is also a drier finish and an iodine trace. Good wine if you like this style, but will not be for everybody.

Here there is no reductive funk to mask the ultra-floral, cool and pure essence of red currant and earth scents that are trimmed in a deft touch of wood. There is an interesting natural sweetness to the medium-bodied flavors that are also quite beautifully detailed on the caressing bitter cherry pit-inflected finale that delivers excellent depth and persistence. I very much like the balance and this fine Maz too should age effortlessly. (92-95)/2032+

The 2017 Charmes-Chambertin les Mazoyères Grand Cru comes from the oldest vines owned by the domaine, now 104 years old, which apparently have no disease and still offer good yields at around 30hl/ha. It has a quite a backward bouquet that gradually unfurls to reveal crushed stone, broom and Provençal herb aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, the 80% whole bunches neatly integrated, and gentle grip toward the finish. Good potential here. 2022 - 2040

A thrilling blend of sweet blackberry, cherry and lavender underpinned by a smoky intensity, bold, intensely interwoven tannins and an aromatic freshness on the lingering finish.

A thrilling blend of sweet blackberry, cherry and lavender underpinned by a smoky intensity, bold, intensely interwoven tannins and an aromatic freshness on the lingering finish.