2013 Bernard Dugat-Py, Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, Vieilles Vignes 1x750ml

Vinous 94+

Medium ruby. Wild, soil-inflected aromas of black- and redcurrant, black cherry, pepper, animal fur and underbrush, complicated by a suggestion of iron. Plush and sweet but vibrant and dynamic too, showing outstanding cut and lift to the slightly sauvage dark fruit and licorice flavors. Finishes with a distinctive cool, peppery quality and terrific verve and length. The serious tannins spread out to coat the incisors and palate without leaving any impression of dryness. This powerful wine should be very long-lived. [Steve Tanzer, 11/01/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2043

Robert Parker 92-94

The 2013 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru includes 90% whole-bunch fruit. It has greater perfume on the nose compared to the Mazoyeres, more floral and seductive with great purity. The palate is opulent and velvety with ripe and succulent tannins, layers of cassis and blackcurrant fruit with a svelte, lush finish. This is very fine, although I perceive more tension on the Mazoyeres at the moment. [Neal Martin, 12/29/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040