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Tasting notes
FINE+RARE, Nov 2023

Les Millandes sits below Clos de la Roche – and is always a favourite in the line-up at Heresztyn-Mazzini, whose vines here are at least 70 years old. In 2022, Florence Heresztyn decided to do a lighter green-harvest on this plot, to avoid a wine that was too powerful, with around 80% whole-bunch fermentation and a lighter toast for the 30% new oak for its élevage. The result is delicious. The nose is intoxicating – with pepper spice, dark fruit and scented florals. There’s a swathe of chalky, velvet, almost nubuck, tannins that cloak the core of dark fruit, all refreshed by wave after wave of mouth-watering acidity. You’re left with delicate florals, lingering long on the tongue.

Critic Scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

92
90-93/100

Allen Meadows, Burghound

93
92-94/100

Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy

More reviews and scores

90 - 93 points
Allen Meadows, Burghound
Score 90-93/100 · Allen Meadows, Burghound, Jan 2024

Here the wood treatment is much more subtle on the aromas of both red and dark currant that also display a broad range of floral nuances. I very much like the mouthfeel of the caressing but punchy large-scaled flavors that exhibit impressive power on the equally robust and serious finale that is even firmer. Fine quality here in a decidedly built-to-age package. - "Outstanding"

92 - 94 points
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Score 92-94/100 · Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, Nov 2023

80% whole bunch vinification. Medium deep crimson ruby. The bouquet is attractive but without too much detail yet. There is a dense concentration of a fresh red berry fruit, plenty in mid palate then a slightly gentler finish. Overall, though, Les Millandes is coherent and in the style of the vintage. Not one of the wilder Moreys but well put together.

91 - 93 points
Neal Martin, Vinous
Score 91-93/100 · Neal Martin, Vinous, Nov 2023

The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru includes 60% whole bunches this year. It offers blackberry and raspberry fruit, white pepper and light peppermint aromas on the nose that gradually cohere in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, good depth and vitality. The tang of Japanese nori is quite strong towards the long lingering finish. It needs a little more precision overall, but it's still a well-crafted Morey-Saint-Denis.

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Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini - producer
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini

Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini was established in 2012 when Florence Heresztyn took over her family domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin with her husband Simon Mazzini (who originally comes from Champagne).

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Still wine