Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru 2023The Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru 2023 shows an almost impenetrable ruby purple colour, deep and light absorbing. The nose is initially austere, opening with air to dense dark fruits, intense minerality (iron, graphite, wet stone), and deep savoury notes of smoke, truffle, and spice, with hints of dried florals. The palate is monumental and powerful, with concentrated fruit and massive yet finely grained tannins providing architectural structure. Layers

A village wine with clear Premier Cru ambition and ageing potential

and I therefore raised my banded score accordingly

Medium-bodied

baked black cherries

The palate is medium-bodied with a graphite-driven entry

it is medium-bodied and well-structured

Grand Vin Vintage

with a valuable fresh acidity assisting the balance

or even a cheese board – it works beautifully with aged goat’s cheeses and brie

This wine brilliantly captures both the quality potential of Monthélie's terroir for white wines and Pacalet's commitment to transparent

It is an intriguing and complex

humus and underbrush with those of wild dark berry fruit aromas