Jean-Marie Fourrier, Mazoyeres Chambertin Vv

Jean-Marie Fourrier, Mazoyeres Chambertin VvHere the grudging nose only reluctantly gives up its much gamier aromas of red berries, earth and soft floral nuances. There is excellent intensity to the powerful and muscular flavors that pack plenty of punch as well as solid mid palate density before culminating in a sleek and stony finish that delivers fine depth and outstanding length. This is really quite good but note well that its going to require plenty of cellar time first. (91 94) 2029+

Kimsey vineyard (Ballard Canyon) and Harrison-Clarke vineyard (Ballard Canyon)

An impressive 1er that is highly recommended

Shows terrific balance and a long

full-bodied mouthfeel are followed by a concentrated

44 ha parcel of 50+ year old vines)

all wrapped in a beautifully long and well-balanced finale

I'd love to have a time machine and taste this wine in 20 years' time

it is an extraordinary effort that offers the essence of graphite

with peppery and spicy dark plum fruits and a grainy finish

are remarkably integrated

7% Petit Verdot completes the blend

The 1993 possesses a dense