Wow if this is how an AR off vintage Mazy-Chambertin tastes like I will need to stock up on the top vintages. Bottle was in my cellar for 13 years and clearly outclassed a 2001 Clos de La Roche by Armand Rousseau. Opened the bottle and aerated for a couple of hours and the wine was singing. Metallic deep ruby color, dense. On the nose lots of dark red and black berries and cherries, hints of blood, some spice. Delicate on the palate, paired extremely well with Guinea fowl, expands mid palate, tannins still there but ethereal and a tension driven finish. The real surprise of the night.
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Opened at Octavium in HK. Slow-oxed and served blind.
Knew it was Burg from the start, but was completely off on Domaine, Terroir and Producer. Very solid red burgundy, but nothing really shouting out at me in the glass. Perhaps this is already slightly tired?
Still, a super generous treat from J - and a very welcome idea to throw in a burg into a supposedly non-burg lineup.
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A mature colour, but not old; ripe, lush fruit, redcurrant/cherry, with savoury elements and good persistence and length. A very fine wine for current drinking.
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A mature colour, garnet/brown; medium to full on the palate, quite elegant with a mixture of red fruit and more vegetal elements. A fine, mature Burgundy, perhaps a touch elderly.
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Quite a deep colour; the palate is dark-fruited, slightly burnt and with a touch of spice. Quite intense and long. Showing maturity, but can still be kept.
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Drank blind during a Rousseau tasting. Ruby with garnet. Pot pouri nose. Medium acidity, firm tannins. Great to check in on this at 14 years, but I feel this will really hit its stride in 5-10 years time. From BV. Drink 2025-40+
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Medium depth of colour; soft, very ripe, red-fruited, elegant and long. Perhaps not the intensity one might expect from a grand cru, but very attractive.
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Not a particularly deep colour, mature garnet; soft, elegant, well rounded, with mainly red fruit flavours, good intensity and a long finish; perhaps a little understated, but certainly a fine example which is excellent now but should keep.
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SLDS May Catchup Event: Blood and earth, meaty and graphite notes - quite good depth and interest on the nose. The palate is well constructed with good balance and flow. This was very enjoyable, but perhaps a little behind the other two Rousseau in the flight.
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Big structured wine, a little tannic on the get go but started to release small waves of bright red fruit. Never really opened up but has nice potential. Not nearly as primary and put together as the 08/09 though
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The nose was floral with vanilla, red fruit, caramel and some french vanilla oak. The palate was a bit lean, not as nice as the nose. This could be better with in 8-10 years yet the weak palate might not improve significantly.
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This has taken a definite turn towards the fantastic in the past few years. Still no major seconday components to note, but brilliant fruit, pronounced earth, and excellent balance scream through. Very balanced. Two left here. Plan: Next one in three or so years; last one in 10-15.
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Took awhile to open up, I would highly recommend a decant. This and the 08 from a month ago really showed wonderfully after a few hours of air. As with all Rousseau, you get a beautiful pure red and blue fruit that is mixed perfectly with the acidity to give it a silky texture on the palate. Was big and brawny and could use some time to fill out the structure as it was a touch tannic in the beginning.
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Opened at a restaurant and followed over 3+ hours with some Burghead friends. Initial pour was very tannic with fruit way in the background. Wasn't optimistic. Left it alone and when I revisited it some time later, almost a different bottle. Not nearly the power and grace of Rousseau's more lauded Cham, Beze or CSJ, but really tasty at the end of the night. This has lots of upside potential with age.
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N'aura jamais le potentiel ou le charme des grandes cuvées, mais avec un repos supplémentaire de plusieurs années, devrait offrir une superbe expression et pureté du pinot à la Rousseau.
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Delicious, and only going to get better. Double-decanted, which is the most I ever do with a Burgundy after an initial small glass sample pour; unlike Bordeaux, I don't think it benefits from extented time in a decanter, but a young, tight wine like this Mazis sometimes does benefit from a quick decant and immediate pour back into the bottle. That seemed to be the case here. Wine was originally pretty tight, with prominence of oak and alcohol. Both integrated well over the two hours that we enjoyed the wine, however, which to me bodes well for the future on this. Totally agree with Burghound (and Spectator, for that matter): best 2014+, but a wonderful bottle even now.......
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Rosso rubino luminoso e limpido con leggero disco granato, fruttini rossi a manetta al naso, non gelatinosi , ma da sottobosco, fiori appassiti e cenni minerali terrosi.Bocca fresca, fruttata , bel tannino dolce e finale "facile" con una beva trascinante, servito a 15 gradi era da sballo . manca solo un pò di mobilità nel bicchiere per arrivare oltre i 90
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Fantastic nose in embryonic form though more open than I'd expect - good concentration and richness. Seductive even now; Lovely elegance on palate, yet firm with lots of class. This should turn out to be very nice indeed.
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Now this is something different than the Clos de la Roche! Spicy, exotic pinotfruit. Much more classy oakfeeling. Deeper color and cooling acidity and minerals. Excellent!
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Very aromatic and lovely on the nose. Gilman nailed this one. I would add, just like the villages GC, that there is a hint vanillan/oak aroma that will hopefully go away with time. Good potential here, but pricy.
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2/2/2024 - the player Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wow if this is how an AR off vintage Mazy-Chambertin tastes like I will need to stock up on the top vintages. Bottle was in my cellar for 13 years and clearly outclassed a 2001 Clos de La Roche by Armand Rousseau. Opened the bottle and aerated for a couple of hours and the wine was singing. Metallic deep ruby color, dense. On the nose lots of dark red and black berries and cherries, hints of blood, some spice. Delicate on the palate, paired extremely well with Guinea fowl, expands mid palate, tannins still there but ethereal and a tension driven finish. The real surprise of the night.
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12/17/2023 - oxwombat Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened at Octavium in HK. Slow-oxed and served blind.
Knew it was Burg from the start, but was completely off on Domaine, Terroir and Producer. Very solid red burgundy, but nothing really shouting out at me in the glass. Perhaps this is already slightly tired?
Still, a super generous treat from J - and a very welcome idea to throw in a burg into a supposedly non-burg lineup.
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8/15/2023 - La Grappe Likes this wine: 93 Points
A mature colour, but not old; ripe, lush fruit, redcurrant/cherry, with savoury elements and good persistence and length. A very fine wine for current drinking.
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6/19/2022 - La Grappe wrote: 92 Points
A mature colour, garnet/brown; medium to full on the palate, quite elegant with a mixture of red fruit and more vegetal elements. A fine, mature Burgundy, perhaps a touch elderly.
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9/30/2020 - La Grappe wrote: 93 Points
Quite a deep colour; the palate is dark-fruited, slightly burnt and with a touch of spice. Quite intense and long. Showing maturity, but can still be kept.
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8/18/2020 - _water.into.wine_ Likes this wine:
Drank blind during a Rousseau tasting. Ruby with garnet. Pot pouri nose. Medium acidity, firm tannins. Great to check in on this at 14 years, but I feel this will really hit its stride in 5-10 years time. From BV. Drink 2025-40+
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4/1/2020 - La Grappe wrote: 92 Points
Medium depth of colour; soft, very ripe, red-fruited, elegant and long. Perhaps not the intensity one might expect from a grand cru, but very attractive.
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9/25/2019 - La Grappe wrote: 94 Points
A deep colour; full, rich, profound, mature fruit, meaty, gamely, slightly tarry and very long. Nicely mature, but should keep for years.
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6/4/2019 - La Grappe wrote: 93 Points
Not a particularly deep colour, mature garnet; soft, elegant, well rounded, with mainly red fruit flavours, good intensity and a long finish; perhaps a little understated, but certainly a fine example which is excellent now but should keep.
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1/31/2018 - galenico Likes this wine: 94 Points
Esplosivo, sanguigno, delicato ed elegantissimo. Bevuto a cena con il produttore, che bomba.... altro che cru in annata media!!! Una seta
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8/6/2017 - johnh1001 wrote: 92 Points
Very quiet nose. Iron, meaty notes and red fruit throughout. Light and silky on the palate.
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5/25/2017 - CamWheeler wrote: 91 Points
SLDS May Catchup Event: Blood and earth, meaty and graphite notes - quite good depth and interest on the nose. The palate is well constructed with good balance and flow. This was very enjoyable, but perhaps a little behind the other two Rousseau in the flight.
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12/30/2016 - clayfu wrote:
Big structured wine, a little tannic on the get go but started to release small waves of bright red fruit. Never really opened up but has nice potential. Not nearly as primary and put together as the 08/09 though
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9/23/2016 - ove_stammrud wrote:
Flott duft av røde bær, urter og animalske toner. Strukturert og rik i munn, sammtidig elegant og balansert. Bra konsentrasjon. Pen finish.
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11/27/2015 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Friday after Thanksgiving (FAT) - Part 1 - Burgundy 2006 (Palm Beach Gardens FL): Small taste, brief note. Ripe and slightly roasted black fruit with clear sauvage character, perhaps also slightly rustic. Cellar at least a few more years.
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9/22/2015 - Aromatic wrote: 90 Points
Nose of dark cherries and vanilla oak. Sweet dark fruits but lack the mouthfeel and aftertaste!
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9/22/2015 - Burgnick wrote: 90 Points
The nose was floral with vanilla, red fruit, caramel and some french vanilla oak. The palate was a bit lean, not as nice as the nose. This could be better with in 8-10 years yet the weak palate might not improve significantly.
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3/20/2015 - Sycamore Likes this wine: 93 Points
This has taken a definite turn towards the fantastic in the past few years. Still no major seconday components to note, but brilliant fruit, pronounced earth, and excellent balance scream through. Very balanced. Two left here. Plan: Next one in three or so years; last one in 10-15.
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3/17/2013 - clayfu wrote:
Took awhile to open up, I would highly recommend a decant. This and the 08 from a month ago really showed wonderfully after a few hours of air. As with all Rousseau, you get a beautiful pure red and blue fruit that is mixed perfectly with the acidity to give it a silky texture on the palate. Was big and brawny and could use some time to fill out the structure as it was a touch tannic in the beginning.
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3/16/2013 - OCgasman wrote:
Opened at a restaurant and followed over 3+ hours with some Burghead friends. Initial pour was very tannic with fruit way in the background. Wasn't optimistic. Left it alone and when I revisited it some time later, almost a different bottle. Not nearly the power and grace of Rousseau's more lauded Cham, Beze or CSJ, but really tasty at the end of the night. This has lots of upside potential with age.
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1/18/2012 - BigJul wrote:
N'aura jamais le potentiel ou le charme des grandes cuvées, mais avec un repos supplémentaire de plusieurs années, devrait offrir une superbe expression et pureté du pinot à la Rousseau.
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7/13/2011 - Sycamore wrote: 91 Points
Delicious, and only going to get better. Double-decanted, which is the most I ever do with a Burgundy after an initial small glass sample pour; unlike Bordeaux, I don't think it benefits from extented time in a decanter, but a young, tight wine like this Mazis sometimes does benefit from a quick decant and immediate pour back into the bottle. That seemed to be the case here. Wine was originally pretty tight, with prominence of oak and alcohol. Both integrated well over the two hours that we enjoyed the wine, however, which to me bodes well for the future on this. Totally agree with Burghound (and Spectator, for that matter): best 2014+, but a wonderful bottle even now.......
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5/24/2011 - vespa110 wrote: 89 Points
Rosso rubino luminoso e limpido con leggero disco granato, fruttini rossi a manetta al naso, non gelatinosi , ma da sottobosco, fiori appassiti e cenni minerali terrosi.Bocca fresca, fruttata , bel tannino dolce e finale "facile" con una beva trascinante, servito a 15 gradi era da sballo .
manca solo un pò di mobilità nel bicchiere per arrivare oltre i 90
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12/7/2010 - vespasian wrote: 92 Points
Tastes at The Sampler, Islington
Fantastic nose in embryonic form though more open than I'd expect - good concentration and richness. Seductive even now; Lovely elegance on palate, yet firm with lots of class. This should turn out to be very nice indeed.
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11/3/2010 - Barbalax wrote: 93 Points
Now this is something different than the Clos de la Roche! Spicy, exotic pinotfruit. Much more classy oakfeeling. Deeper color and cooling acidity and minerals. Excellent!
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4/5/2010 - Charlie Carnes wrote: 90 Points
Very aromatic and lovely on the nose. Gilman nailed this one. I would add, just like the villages GC, that there is a hint vanillan/oak aroma that will hopefully go away with time. Good potential here, but pricy.
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