A brooding and largely inexpressive nose that has largely eaten its wood speaks of pungently earthy and cool dark berry fruit aromas where additional breadth is present in the form of humus, underbrush and sauvage scents. There is excellent punch and plenty of power evident on the muscular big-bodied flavors that exhibit superb

While Roty's 2014 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru is far from maturity, it's surprisingly approachable today, wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of wild berries and plums mingled with hints of licorice and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless, it's a deep, nicely concentrated wine with polished tannins, lively acids and a long, sapid finish. It's finer-boned than the richer, more muscular Charmes. - William Kelley