France

Marchand-Tawse

Domaine Tawse Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru

Burgundy

Mazis-Chambertin

67 Pall Mall, London

Mark Fincham told me that the 2018 Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru by Domaine Tawse was picked on September 7th, alongside Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux, and he is very pleased with his decision to pick early. ⁠

With 13.5% alcohol, fermented with 12% whole bunches from the oldest, 80-year-old part of Domaine Tawse's Mazis vineyard and aged in 60% new oak.⁠
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Unlike your usual 2018 red Burgundy, this one is lighter and brighter, with a ripe, generous perfume of red pepper-spiced cherries, blueberries, and strawberry compote which are perfectly ripe without excess heat.⁠
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In addition, there are generous complementary elements of wild flowers and garden herbs, with savory, refreshing flinty minerals providing the perfect counterpoint to the ripeness of the fruit.⁠
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The palate is simply fantastic—cool and mineral, with a sweet and sour profile that is surprisingly narrow, mineral, and flinty, with a crunchy yet pleasantly unusual cayenne pepper aftertaste.⁠
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This is a great wine in the making, with a symmetry of acidity, alcohol, and tannins playing to each other's strengths, and the gorgeous, signature Mazis softness. 96.5+⁠
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One other thing to consider here is the price-to-quality ratio. At £1,300 IB per 6/75cl ex-London, it's a gift.⁠

Fine wine advisor

Beauty pours out a bright, youthful ruby that's as enticing follows with a symphony of perfectly ripe red cherries, strawberries, and blueberries, hints of citrus oils, wildflowers, and that signature Gevrey sauvage earthiness. There's a touch of herbal nuance that'll have you feeling like you're strolling through a French garden.⁠
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The palate is potent bursting with ripe sweetness, perfectly balanced with citrus oils, minerals, and bright spicy notes that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance. From the very first sip to the lingering finish, this wine coats your palate like a warm embrace, leaving you feeling spicy and refreshed.⁠
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Great effort with seamless transitions between acidity, alcohol, and tannins, creating a deep and long-lasting structure that's as impressive as it is enjoyable. And here's the best part - it's got massive upside potential, getting better and better with each passing year. 95+ ⁠

youthful beauty that boasts a bright ruby color that practically sparkles in the glass.⁠
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Great aromas of ripe blueberries, wild cherries, fresh herbs, a hint of smoke, dry autumn leaves, and damp earth minerals.⁠
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Picture this: a spicy core of ripe red and blueberries, adorned with floral accents, citrus oils, nutmeg, red pepper, and rich damp earth minerals. It's like a flavor explosion that dances across your taste buds with effortless grace. ⁠
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And let's not forget about the impeccable balance between acidity, alcohol, and tannins - it's like a perfectly choreographed dance where every step is flawless. With savory blueberries and a lingering flinty residue, each sip of flavor leaves you craving more. ⁠
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While this wine drinks beautifully now, the best is yet to come! So if you're patient enough to wait 5-10 years, trust me, you'll be handsomely rewarded. 94+⁠

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Category	Red wine
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Producer	Marchand-Tawse
Vintages	2018
Country	France, Burgundy, Mazis-Chambertin
Bottle	75 cl

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