A relatively high-toned nose displays notes of pomegranate, cherry, and raspberry along with hints of wild flowers, earth and spices that are trimmed in subtle but not invisible wood. This is even riper than the Mazy with its toasty and palate coating medium weight flavors that are even more mineral-driven on the hugely long and slightly oaky finish. This is a robust Griotte that will also require plenty of cellar time.

(WA91-93 points) The 2013 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru, whose vines lie next to Jean-Marie Fourrier, was showing a little reduction at the beginning, but with aeration it begins to gain more clarity. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, black fruit mixed with cola and five-spice, a crisp line of acidity and a long candied finish. A sumptuous Griotte-Chambertin that will need several years to reach its plateau. - Neal Martin