Harmand Geoffroy, Mazis Chambertin

Harmand Geoffroy, Mazis Chambertin(from 6 different parcels in both Mazis Haut and Bas that average 45+ years of age and total . 73 ha). A classic Mazis nose of wild dark berry fruit aromas, earth, stone and a distinct animale component that continues onto the rich, fresh, intense and sappy flavors that are perhaps the ripest in the entire range, all wrapped in a dusty, powerful and firmly structured finish. This is a well muscled effort that will require most of a decade to be at its

powerful and broad-shouldered flavors that drench the palate with dry extract on the very firmly structured and hugely long finish

silky and smooth in texture with beautifully poised red cherry and cranberry notes toward the finish

subtle torrefaction notes and a hint of black olive

high clay content soil sitting on a bed of solid rock)

This too should be approachable young if desired

Larner vineyard (Ballard Canyon) and Harrison-Clarke vineyard (Ballard Canyon)

this seductive and powerful Brunello is a gem that readers won’t want to miss

This is pure hedonism

905 cases produced

There is an abundance of minerality infusing the concentrated

I would like more fruit for it comes across a little too austere

the 2015 possesses extraordinary intensity in every dimension