Ol.Bernstein Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ol.Bernstein
Label Name:
 
Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jancis Robinson 17. 5+/20 (92/100); Wine Spectator 94; praise from Jasper Morris and other critics; recommended drinking window c. 2018–2036

Tasting Note
Concentrated black and red fruits (black cherry, blackberry, raspberry) with violet, spice, leather and savory/meaty notes. Polished yet muscular, firm slightly drying tannins, mineral backbone and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake/soy braised beef, hot pot with beef and mushrooms.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from old vines; partial whole-cluster fermentation with 2–3 week maceration in small open vats, native yeasts, aged ~16–20 months in French oak (portion new). Minimal intervention to preserve terroir.

Vineyard Info
Domaine led by Olivier Bernstein (active since 2007). Emphasizes viticulture and old vines; acquired/owns Mazis-Chambertin parcel (owns since c.2012) and produces several Grand Crus from Gevrey-Chambertin.