2002 Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru
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Tasting notes
Dark red. Aromas of kirsch , mocha and black olive complicated by a balsamic note; a bit odd but quite fresh. Lush on the attack, then turns a bit dry and autumnal in the middle palate, showing more underbrush than game or fruit. Finishes with a strong oaky quality. Made from what advisor Bernard Hervet described as "a tougher vintage here," (he only began consulting for Faiveley in 2007), this wine does not show the fruit retention of today's Faiveley wines, and its slightly bitter note of uncured oak is a holdover from the old regime here.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
More reviews and scores
Good medium red. Deep, smoky aromas of ripe berries, meat and tobacco. Silky-smooth and rich on entry, then ripe, layered and deep. Seductively rich and deceptively easy to taste today. This has terrific stuffing. Finishes with very fine tannins and excellent length.
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.