Benjamin Leroux, Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2016

The 2016 Mazoyeres Chambertin Grand Cru was completely destemmed. It has an outstanding bouquet with detailed blackberry, raspberry, cold stone and subtle damp undergrowth aromas very complex and it seems to gain intensity with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with fine, supple tannin that make this Mazoyres less oppressive than it might have been. There is a confit-like finish that lingers long in the mouth and you are already yearning for the next sip always a positive sign). Give this several years aging to fully melt the tannins, then you will have a superb grand cru on your hands.