MAZIS CHAMBERTIN

Exotic and wild on the nose, this shows a hint of smokiness along with spice mix and black plum pudding. Frank and a bit four-square in structure, this easily needs six or more years to come together. The minerally, earthy veneer on the finish leaves an indelible impression. While there are some vines from the '40s and '50s here, many of them are being pulled out now. Rating: 96 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com (Jan 2025)

(from both Mazis Haut and Bas where the two parcels total a remarkable 1.20 ha). Firm reduction completely dominates the fruit today. More interesting are the refined and generously proportioned medium-bodied flavors that flash both good power and a more subtle minerality on the balanced and equally austere finale that, like several wines in the range, would benefit from developing better depth. Drinking range: 2035 - Rating: 91-94 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Jan 2025)

The 2023 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru is quite understated on the nose with brambly red fruit, briar and light earthy scents that emerge with time. It's subtle and very different from Roty's Mazis, which I tasted an hour earlier. The palate is medium-bodied and well balanced with crunchy red fruit, chalky tannins and a judicious touch of white pepper toward the finish. I suspect this is a pretty Mazis-Chambertin that will give most of its pleasure in its first decade. Drinking range: 2028 - 2044 Rating: 93-95 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Jan 2025)

The 2023 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru is quite understated on the nose with brambly red fruit, briar and light earthy scents that emerge with time. It's subtle and very different from Roty's Mazis, which I tasted an hour earlier. The palate is medium-bodied and well balanced with crunchy red fruit, chalky tannins and a judicious touch of white pepper toward the finish. I suspect this is a pretty Mazis-Chambertin that will give most of its pleasure in its first decade. Drinking range: 2028 - 2044 Rating: 93-95 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Nov 2024)

The Mazis-Chambertin from Faiveley is a step above, with mineral-focused black and red fruit aromas touched with smoke and peppery spice. There is density and weight but the wine is not heavy; instead, there is a lovely balance between the lush fruit and the firm tannins and fresh acidity. To achieve this result, they had to green harvest about 30% of the potential yield in the vineyard. A portion of their 1.56 hectare holdings is also not in production due to replanting. Drinking range: 2030 - 2055 Rating: 96 Charles Curtis MW, Decanter.com (May 2024)