Mazis Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Dugat-Py 2012

There are three barrels of the 2012 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru this year, which includes around 85% whole cluster fruit. Despite a touch of reduction, the floral nature of this grand cru shows through, violets and rose petals sprinkled over the intense dark berry fruit and minerals. The palate is very concentrated with intense black fruit. It offers a beguiling sense of symmetry and one of the most powerful finishes that you will find in this vintage. This is a true vin de garde – don’t touch for 15 years, but it will be a behemoth to behold.

Three pièces. 95% whole bunch. 100% new oak. Serious with a floral top note but really serious ripe tannins. Great black intensity. Quite a bit of tannin.Ambitious. Made for the long term. Slightly dry end. Reminds me of a bit of rich satin folded. Intense and needs lots of time. Drink: 2025-2040