Tortochot, Mazis-Chambertin 2010 Sonoma horizontal tannins that melt into

horizontal tannins that melt into the wine

and it was aged for 38 months in 62% new French oak (83% were large demi-muids) and 38% in used vessels of various ages and sizes (two to five years old)

almost Pinot Noir-like style of Grenache on the palate and is flawlessly balanced

spicy and sweet

a deep plum/ruby/purple color

Tortochot, Mazis-Chambertin 2010 Sonoma horizontal tannins that melt into92 points Burghound Mild wood spice blends with notes of the sauvage, earth and mostly dark berry fruit aromas that introduce supple middle weight flavors that possess plenty of mouth coating extract that helps to buffer the moderately firm tannic spine on the balanced and attractively persistent finish. Like the Charmes this is not a big wine in the context of the appellation but it's refined and admirably pure. (1 2013)