2011 Lucien Le Moine Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru

The 2011 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru has a stonier nose than the Griotte: a little smoky in style and demonstrating a tincture of stewed cold black tea. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins exerting a gentle grip, quite tense but very poised with superb tension on the finish. It just needs a little more length. (NM)