2016 Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru Domaine Perrot-Minot

Au nez, apparaît une corbeille de fruits. La bouche est douce et soyeuse, et dotée d'une belle sève. Un mazoyères-chambertin à la fois fin et gracieux, au toucher de bouche élégant.

A more deeply pitched and brooding nose offers up notes earth, underbrush, plum, cassis and plenty of sauvage influence. There is terrific punch to the very rich, intense and muscular big-bodied flavors that possess a velvety and caressing mid-palate mouthfeel that contrasts considerably with the robust, powerful and moderately austere finish that delivers spectacular length. I really like the sense of definition and harmony here but note well that unlike the Chapelle, this is going to require the better part of a decade to become sufficiently civilized to be enjoyable. Drink 2033+

The 2016 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru is showing some stem addition on the nose, and it works well: complex and very terroir-driven with endearing sous-bois aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, good acidity, classic in style with hints of tobacco and white pepper towards the fresh and persistent finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. 2022 - 2048.

The seductive aromas draw you in, with black cherry, black currant and violet notes shaded by sandalwood, licorice and mineral details. Succulent and balanced, this holds your attention while building to a complex, saturated aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2046. 18 cases imported.