2020 Faiveley Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru

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A powerful and age-worthy Grand Cru, Faiveley's Mazis-Chambertin promises and delivers. High on the hill, Mazis is adjacent to and just above the legendary Clos de Beze, very near Chambertin itself. This elevation along with the arid, free-draining chalk soil brings a light colour and floral freshness while retaining the palate-encompassing depth and drive of the Chambertin locale. Getting up there among the very best, this Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin is a treasure.

$525.00 in mixed 6+ or $585.00 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Pinot Noir

Its Origins

Domaine Faiveley is one of the biggest domaines (115ha) in Burgundy and, many would argue, one of the best. This illustrious company has been based in Nuits St Georges since the days of Pierre Faiveley who founded the business in 1825. His son Joseph gave his name to the family business, to be followed by the first François, Georges who was instrumental in founding the Chevaliers du Tastevin, Guy who developed the business in the Côte Chalonnaise, François who has recently retired and now his son Erwan, born in 1979. The change of generation, enhanced by the arrival of Bernard Hervet as Managing Director, is clear warning of the intention to dynamise the business. Already there has been a notable expansion of vineyards under Faiveley’s control. Many of Faiveley's top wines are hand bottled with no filtration. This in turn results in clean, opulent wines that often show Pinot Noir at its best. Their concentration and richness are rarely equalled.

What The Critics Say

97/100 Decanter, Charles Curtis MW

"Lovely plum and blackcurrant fruit, with notable floral aromas, a bit of mineral, then hints of spice and smoke. The texture has a lovely richness, with plenty of structure and a firm tannic line, yet it remains approachable and supple. Faiveley owns 1.56ha in Mazis, which they picked at 13.5% potential alcohol in 2020. The grapes were partially destemmed and fermented with a very gentle extraction prior to ageing in 50% new casks." Drink 2025 - 2040

93-95+/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, William Kelley

"The 2020 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru is deep and brooding, unfurling in the glass with aromas of blackberries, peonies, loamy soil and sweet soil tones. Full-bodied, ample and velvety, its concentrated core of fruit is framed by rich, powdery tannins and succulent acids. It's a worthy follow-up to the brilliant 2019."

93-95/100 Vinous, Neal Martin

"The 2020 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru is not quite as expressive as the Latricières on the nose with blueberry and wild strawberry fruit, violet and crushed rock scents, the latter becoming more prominent with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, powerful and saturated in style, fleshy but nicely controlled on the finish. This should age very well in bottle - stylish and suave." Drink 2027 -2050

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Pinot Noir
Region	Burgundy
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Maturity	2024 - 2050

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