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2018 Mazis-Chambertin, Grand Cru, Domaine Tawse, Burgundy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Pinot Noir
For laying down
Neal Martin MW
93-95
Product: 20181424102
2018 Mazis-Chambertin, Grand Cru, Domaine Tawse, Burgundy

Description

Tawse is one of the largest proprietors in Mazis, and this is arguably the best example of the vineyard. The oldest vines, aged between 75 and 80 years old and making up 12% of the volume, go in as whole berries, with the remainder de-stemmed. Elegant and sophisticated, but with the classic Mazis spice and wildness, this was picked early and has real freshness and energy. Drink2028-2040.
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2018
Alcohol % 13.5
Maturity For laying down
Grape List Pinot Noir
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Domaine Tawse

Critics reviews

Neal Martin MW 93-95
The 2018 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru is 12% whole bunch from old vine stock that produces small grapes. It has a more introspective and broody bouquet compared to the Mazoyères, well defined and complex with tertiary/woodland scents infusing the red fruit. The palate is beautifully balanced, with refined tannins, wonderfully controlled alcohol (13.4%) and good mineralité on the finish, which leaves a touch of brown sugar on the aftertaste. Neil Martin, Vinous.com
Neal Martin MW, Vinous.com

About this wine

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is probably the most frustrating, and at times infuriating, wine grape in the world. However when it is successful, it can produce some of the most sublime wines known to man. This thin-skinned grape which grows in small, tight bunches performs well on well-drained, deepish limestone based subsoils as are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. Pinot Noir is more susceptible than other varieties to over cropping - concentration and varietal character disappear rapidly if yields are excessive and yields as little as 25hl/ha are the norm for some climats of the Côte d`Or.
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Domaine Tawse

Our relationship with Domaine Tawse goes back to the days of Domaine Maume, which was purchased in 2012 by Canadian Moray Tawse. The domaine is today run by Englishman Mark Fincham. A thoughtful and articulate winemaker, Mark can be relied upon for an original take on the vintage, and on the state of vinous play in Burgundy generally. Mark farms the estate biodynamically.
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