2020 Armand Heitz Mazis-Chambertin

Domaine Armand Heitz, located in the village of Pommard, is a family affair that dates back to the 19th century. Having accumulated numerous plots large and small in many of the most prestigious locations in Burgundy, the family sold all of its grapes to the famed Maison Joseph Drouhin for many years. Upon entering the family business in 2011, Armand began reappropriating the family’s vineyards for use in its own brand. Often made in extraordinary small amounts and representing vineyards from the village to grand cru range, the wines of Armand Heitz have developed a fanatical following, from their least expensive to highly coveted bottling. Bid on Armand Heitz wine online on WineBid today!

Mazis-Chambertin is a 22.4 acre Grand Cru vineyard near the village of Gevrey-Chambertin. The name Mazis is sometimes spelled with a “y” or without the final “s.” The soil is shallow and somewhat rocky, and the wine made from this vineyard is considered excellent. The legendary Lalou Bize of Maison Leroy is one of the smaller landholders with about .6 of an acre. There are some 30 proprietors with parcels in Mazis-Chambertin. The largest are Hospices de Beaune, with 4.38 acres; Bernard Dugat-Py, with 3.05 acres; and Joseph Faiveley, with 3 acres.

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.