Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Tortochot |
Label Name: | Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy (Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Burghound 94 (reviews for the Tortochot Mazis 2021 cited); Jancis Robinson c. 17. 5/20 (cask sample). typical drinking window cited by merchants ~2026–2045
Tasting Note
Aromatic wild dark cherry, violet and forest-floor notes; medium-full palate of ripe red and black fruits, savory earth, baking spice, fine-grained tannins and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck à l'orange, beef, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, aged Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed salmon, mushroom hot pot.
Production Method
Organic viticulture; hand-harvested Pinot Noir; traditional open-top fermentation with native yeasts; élevage 16–18 months in French oak (c.50–80% new); lightly fined, typically bottled unfiltered.
Vineyard Info
Family domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin run by Chantal Tortochot (4th generation). About 12 ha across many parcels; certified organic since 2013.