📌 Description
Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021 – Domaine Molin is a Pinot Noir of great nobility, combining depth, structure, and racy elegance. From the cooler, more precise 2021 vintage, this Grand Cru emphasizes finesse, terroir clarity, and remarkable mineral tension, while retaining the natural power of Mazis-Chambertin.
🍇 Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir.
A complex and noble expression: black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, fine spices, licorice, and a dark, chalky minerality.
🌍 Region / Country
Burgundy – Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru (Côte de Nuits, France).
Located north of Gevrey-Chambertin, Mazis-Chambertin rests on deep clay-limestone soils, producing powerful, structured wines built for long ageing.
🌡️ Serving Temperature
Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F). Decant for 45 minutes to 1 hour when young.
⏳ Ageing Potential
25 to 40 years.
• 2026–2035: taut youth, precise fruit, and firm structure.
• 2036–2065+: peak maturity, silky texture, tertiary complexity (truffle, forest floor, noble spices).
👁️ Appearance
• Color: deep ruby with garnet highlights.
• Clarity: bright and dense.
• Legs: thick and regular, indicating concentration.
👃 Nose
• Aromatic intensity: deep and complex.
• First nose: black cherry, blackcurrant, ripe dark fruits.
• Second nose: violet, black pepper, cocoa, licorice, mineral notes.
👄 Palate
• Attack: broad and precise.
• Structure: powerful yet fine tannins, fresh and perfectly integrated acidity.
• Dominant aromas: dark fruits, spices, licorice, deep minerality.
• Overall balance: masterful, combining controlled power and elegance.
• Length: very long, racy, and persistent finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings
• Noble red meats (ribeye, beef fillet).
• Game (venison, hare, pigeon).
• Rich gastronomic dishes with sauces.
• Strong aged cheeses (Époisses, aged Comté, Langres).
⭐ Overall Impression / Style
Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021 – Domaine Molin is a wine of character, structured and profound, expressing the nobility of this Grand Cru with the tension and elegance characteristic of the 2021 vintage.
