Philippe Charlopin Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Philippe Charlopin
Label Name:
 
Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
trade/merchant listings and peer reviews generally estimate it in the low‑to‑mid 90s (approx. 92–94 pts)

Tasting Note
Concentrated black and red cherry, cassis and blueberry with violet florals, bitter chocolate and forest-floor mineral notes. Fine, powdery tannins, bright mineral acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb rack, mushroom risotto; Asian pairings: Peking duck, soy‑braised short ribs, miso‑glazed fish, Korean BBQ, teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Traditional red Burgundy vinification: fermentations with indigenous yeasts (partial whole‑cluster depending on parcel), aged 16–20 months in French oak (high proportion new oak for Grand Cru). Light filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Charlopin‑Parizot (Philippe Charlopin) — family domaine founded c.1977 in Gevrey‑Chambertin; ~25 ha across Côte de Nuits/Beaune and Chablis, known for modern cellar techniques and high‑quality Grand Crus.