Domaine Camus, Mazoyeres Chambertin 1978

The Mazoyeres Chambertin 1978 from Domaine Camus is holding up pretty well! In the nose expressive sweet mature red pinot fruit spiced with orange/orange zest and a heavy dose of earthy sous bois – fully mature, complex and a bit fragile. On the palate light/medium body with a certain rich feel on the midpalate. It’s harmonious with the sweet orange infused fruit as the dominant element .. the finish has good weight and a fresh kick from the acidity. Quite lovely and delicate balance … slightly fragile … but alive and kicking. Not a big wine and perhaps fading a bit … nevertheless a quite lovely old mature Burgundy. So back in the days Camus actually produced drinkable wines!!

(Drink Now) – Good – Tasted 26/01/2014

Lastest Tasting Notes for this producer

• Domaine Camus, Mazoyeres Chambertin 1978 January 27, 2014

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