Joseph Roty Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2008 bottle - Vins Rare

92 BH

95+ JG

Notes:

As one would reasonably expect, this is aromatically more complex if not more refined with a wide ranging nose of red and dark berry fruit, floral notes, warm earth and the classic sauvage element that also defines the supple, forward and seductively sappy medium weight plus flavors that possess good richness, which helps to buffer the moderately firm tannins that coat the mouth on the dense, powerful and long finish. Burghound 92

The 2008 Roty Mazy-Chambertin is a stunning young wine in the making. The very deep and very elegant (particularly for young Mazy) nose offers up scents of black cherries, cassis, a touch of beetroot, fresh herbs, grilled meats, coffee and a discreet base of spicy new wood. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and complex, with a rock solid core of fruit, quite fine-grained (albeit substantial) tannins, tangy acids and stunning length and grip on the very refined finish. All of the grand crus were raised in eighty percent new wood this year (rather than the customary one hundred percent) and this has seemingly produced wines of simply brilliant terroir in 2008. (Drink between 2022-2075) 95+ points - John Gilman

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