2018 domaine faiveley, mazis-chambertin grand cru
Why We're Buying
Domaine Faiveley has become synonymous with world-class pinot noir. Wine critics have praised this grand cru wine for its "perfectly judged bead of acidity," "imposingly-scaled flavors," and "incredibly classy effort." It's not hard to see why it's an essential part of any wine portfolio.
Critics Scores
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
More reserved than the Charmes and Latricières, the 2018 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru opens in the glass with a brooding bouquet of cassis, wild berries, smoked meats, rich soil tones, licorice and caramelized orange. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and introverted, with an ample endowment of fine, powdery tannins and lively underpinning acids. I'm looking forward to revisiting this from bottle. Barrel Sample: (92-94)+
Burghound.com
Once again there is just enough wood to point out along with hints of menthol, anise and the sauvage adding breadth to the ripe dark currant scents. As is usually the case, the larger-scaled flavors possess more size and weight if not the same refinement or minerality as the Latricières where the supporting tannins coat the palate on the grippy, serious and youthfully austere finale. This is very definitely and 'buy and forget it somewhere deep in the cellar' wine. Barrel Sample: 92-95
Burghound
Once again there is just enough wood to point out along with hints of menthol, anise and the sauvage adding breadth to the ripe dark currant scents. As is usually the case, the larger-scaled flavors possess more size and weight if not the same refinement or minerality as the Latricières where the supporting tannins coat the palate on the grippy, serious and youthfully austere finale. This is very definitely and 'buy and forget it somewhere deep in the cellar' wine. Barrel Sample: 92-95