Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Ol.Bernstein |
Label Name: | Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2013 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jancis Robinson 17. 5+/20 (92/100); Wine Spectator 94; praise from Jasper Morris and other critics; recommended drinking window c. 2018–2036
Tasting Note
Concentrated black and red fruits (black cherry, blackberry, raspberry) with violet, spice, leather and savory/meaty notes. Polished yet muscular, firm slightly drying tannins, mineral backbone and a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake/soy braised beef, hot pot with beef and mushrooms.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from old vines; partial whole-cluster fermentation with 2–3 week maceration in small open vats, native yeasts, aged ~16–20 months in French oak (portion new). Minimal intervention to preserve terroir.
Vineyard Info
Domaine led by Olivier Bernstein (active since 2007). Emphasizes viticulture and old vines; acquired/owns Mazis-Chambertin parcel (owns since c.2012) and produces several Grand Crus from Gevrey-Chambertin.