2015 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru Harmand-Geoffroy

(from 6 different parcels in both Mazis Haut and Bas that average 45+ years of age and total .73 ha). Here the toasty and menthol- inflected nose is slightly more deeply pitched with attractively spiced aromas that include iron-infused warm earth notes as well as animale and underbrush hints. The succulent yet overtly powerful big-bodied flavors are blessed with ample dry extract that coats the palate on the very firm, concentrated and driving finish where a touch of warmth arises. There is real energy here and while the tannins are notably prominent at the moment, this is actually fairly refined for a young Mazis. Drink 2030+ .

The 2015 Mazis- Chambertin Grand Cru is superb, offering up a classic bouquet of wild berries, cherry, grilled game, subtle mint and a framing of smoky new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with true grand cru depth and dimension, its tannins fine-grained and its finish long and penetrating. This is a powerful Mazis-Chambertin that retains excellent energy and freshness despite its considerable volume, and which could compete with some of Gevrey's finest. 2023 - 2050

Six different parcels of Mazis go into the Harmands' Grand Cru bottling, three each in the lower and upper parts of the vineyard. There's a lot of new oak here (90% to be precise) but the wine has the power, density and smoky plum and blackberry concentration to cope. 2025-40 .