2021 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru
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The 2021 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet with noticeable use of whole cluster that will put off those who dislike stems, though I appreciate this and find it lends freshness and complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins mainly red fruit laced with Five Spice and white pepper. It gains some depth towards the finish whilst retaining commendable balance, fanning out gently on the finish. Classy. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2021 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru has more precision and focus than the Charmes-Chambertin. It is nicely detailed, mineral-rich with exquisite red and black fruit, the former more than the latter. The palate is effervescent and vivacious on the opening, with fine definition, Seville orange marmalade and a liberal sprinkling of black pepper and clove towards the satisfyingly long finish. This is a great success and it has the structure to repay cellaring.
This is aromatically similar to the Charmes but with notes of plum and better overall layering. There is a bit more mid-palate density to the sleek, intense and solidly powerful flavors that possess notably better depth and persistence on the balanced, built-to-age, compact and quite serious finale. Excellent if you have the patience