Domaine G. Roumier

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru "Aux Mazoyeres"

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

2006

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2009-2030

Where it is, June 2026

At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2009-2030).

In 2026, the Domaine G. Roumier Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru "Aux Mazoyeres" 2006 is 17 years into its peak drinking window (peak_start 2009, peak_end 2030), with 4 years of prime drinking remaining. Twenty years from harvest and with 4 years of peak left, the 2006 Roumier Aux Mazoyeres is urgently time-sensitive and demands regular attention. Ground truth describes the 2006 as "fragrant cherry, exotic spice, and earthy complexity with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish" and specifically identifies the Aux Mazoyeres sector as giving "a more perfumed, supple character than other Charmes parcels" - both of which define what the 2006 delivers at 20 years of age. The 2006 Burgundy vintage, a charming and accessible year similar in spirit to the Mugnier 2006 and Rouget 2006 previously documented in this collection, produced wines at Roumier's Aux Mazoyeres parcel of particular fragrance and suppleness: the sector's lighter, sandier soils amplified the vintage's natural accessibility to deliver a wine of disarming beauty that has aged with more grace than initial assessments suggested. In 2026, the fragrant cherry and exotic spice have evolved into a complex, tertiary aromatic profile that remains perfumed rather than heavy - still fully recognizable as Aux Mazoyeres. Drink now and through 2030, giving priority to this wine over the 2008 if holding both.

Related vintages

The ‘06 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru "Aux Mazoyeres".

Four years of peak remaining and drinking at its most fragrant and silky now - the 2006 Roumier Aux Mazoyeres delivers fragrant cherry, exotic spice, earthy complexity, and silky tannins in the perfumed, supple register that defines this sector's most charming expression.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Tasting note

Translucent garnet with moderate brick development at 20 years from the charming 2006 harvest - the Aux Mazoyeres sector's lighter soils produce less pigment depth even in good years, and at 20 years the color is delicate and luminous. The nose is the most fragrant and accessible in the two-vintage Roumier Charmes collection: fragrant cherry (ground truth) has evolved toward dried cherry and rose petal at 20 years, with the exotic spice (ground truth) now expressing as a subtle, warm complexity of clove and cinnamon beneath the floral register. The Aux Mazoyeres sector's "more perfumed, supple character than other Charmes parcels" (ground truth) is entirely evident: this is the most floral, most transparent Charmes-Chambertin expression in the collection, with earthy complexity (ground truth) adding forest floor depth beneath the aromatic range without heaviness. On the palate, silky tannins (ground truth; 2.5/10 - almost entirely resolved at 20 years) have left only a velvet trace, while acidity (8/10) provides the structural lift that keeps the wine's long, elegant finish (ground truth) energized and vibrant. Body is light-to-medium (6/10), the lightest expression in the Roumier collection, matching the Aux Mazoyeres sector's characteristic suppleness. The finish is long (ground truth) and elegant (ground truth): floral, mineral, and pure.

The 2006 vintage

The 2006 Cote de Nuits vintage, like the Mugnier and Rouget 2006 expressions documented elsewhere in this collection, was a charming and accessible year. Meticulous sorting produced very good grapes from a growing season with moderate conditions and some late-season rain pressure; the resulting wines had the fruity, accessible character and natural suppleness that the finest producers transformed into wines of genuine depth. At Roumier's Aux Mazoyeres parcel, where the sector's lighter, sandier soils naturally amplify accessibility and fragrance, the 2006 conditions aligned perfectly with what the terroir produces at its best: the fragrant cherry, exotic spice, and silky texture that ground truth identifies are the direct expression of the 2006 vintage meeting the Aux Mazoyeres parcel's natural character. Ground truth's "more perfumed, supple character" is both a terroir description and a vintage description in the 2006, as both the site and the year pointed toward fragrance and accessibility rather than structural weight.

About Domaine G. Roumier

Domaine G. Roumier's Christophe Roumier maintains the most precise viticultural and winemaking standards in Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin, and his ability to deliver outstanding Charmes-Chambertin from the Aux Mazoyeres parcel across challenging vintages like 2006 and 2008 reflects the depth of that precision. The Aux Mazoyeres parcel - bottled separately from other Roumier Charmes holdings to preserve its distinctive sector character - benefits from the estate's whole-cluster fermentation approach, which adds aromatic complexity and fine tannins that the sector's naturally lighter fruit character needs for structure and aging potential. Aging in 30-40% new French oak for 15-18 months provides framework without masking the Aux Mazoyeres perfume that ground truth identifies as the defining character. The result, across both 2006 and 2008, is a wine that rewards Roumier's famous precision with a range of expression: perfumed and silky in 2006, tensile and vibrant in 2008. Compare [Roumier Charmes-Chambertin 2008](/wines/domaine-g-roumier/charmes-chambertin-grand-cru-aux-mazoyeres/2008) and [Roumier Bonnes-Mares 2022](/wines/domaine-g-roumier/bonnes-mares-grand-cru/2022). Browse the [Burgundy wine guide](/wines/region/burgundy).

From the cellar: pair with

Pan-roasted squab with cherry gastrique and lavender jus

Fragrant cherry and exotic spice (ground truth) harmonize with the cherry gastrique's intensity; the Aux Mazoyeres floral perfume (ground truth) echoes lavender's floral character; silky tannins (2.5/10) match squab's delicacy without stripping; acidity (8/10) lifts the gastrique's richness.

Roasted quail with rose petal jam and wild herb salad

The perfumed, supple Aux Mazoyeres character (ground truth) finds its direct expression in rose petal's floral register; fragrant cherry (ground truth) mirrors the jam's fruit intensity; lighter body (6/10) matches quail's delicacy; silky tannins (2.5/10) flow naturally alongside delicate poultry.

Aged Brillat-Savarin with dried cherry and thyme honey

The long, elegant finish (ground truth) and silky texture flow naturally alongside Brillat-Savarin's creamy richness; fragrant cherry and exotic spice (ground truth) echo the dried cherry and thyme honey; acidity (8/10) cuts through triple-cream fat with precision; the floral perfume (ground truth) adds a fragrant counterpoint to the cream.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 57-60F (14-16C)
Decanting: In 2026, open and pour with 10 minutes of air only. At 20 years with almost entirely resolved tannins (2.5/10), silky texture (ground truth), and fragrant, perfumed character (ground truth), the 2006 is the most delicate wine in the Roumier Charmes collection and requires the least air. Open gently, pour into a wide Burgundy bowl, and taste immediately, then again at 10 minutes. The fragrant cherry, exotic spice, and elegant finish (ground truth) are at their most expressive with minimal air. Extended decanting or prolonged aeration will disperse the delicate perfume that defines this wine at 20 years. Drink the full bottle within 2 hours.
Cellar Storage: 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.

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Frequently Asked

When should I open the 2006 Roumier Charmes-Chambertin?

Now, urgently - 4 years of peak remain (peak_end 2030). The 2006 is at its most fragrant and silky in 2026: 20 years of aging have transformed the fragrant cherry and exotic spice (ground truth) into a complex, tertiary aromatic expression that is available only in this window. Open regularly through 2028-2030. Hard decline is 2039. Prioritize the 2006 over the 2008 if holding both - the 2006 has fewer years remaining. See the [Burgundy wine guide](/wines/region/burgundy).

How does the 2006 Roumier Charmes compare to the 2008?

The 2006 is the more perfumed and silky expression (lighter body 6/10, almost-resolved tannins 2.5/10, 4yr remaining); the 2008 is more tensile and structured (vibrant acidity 9/10, present tannins 4/10, 6yr remaining). Ground truth describes the 2006 as having 'fragrant cherry, exotic spice, and silky tannins' with 'a more perfumed, supple character' from the Aux Mazoyeres sector; the 2008 shows 'nervous tension' that 'rewards Roumier's precise winemaking.' In 2026: drink the 2006 first, save the 2008 for 2028-2032. Compare: [Roumier Charmes-Chambertin 2008](/wines/domaine-g-roumier/charmes-chambertin-grand-cru-aux-mazoyeres/2008). Browse [Pinot Noir](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir).

What makes the Aux Mazoyeres sector distinctive?

Aux Mazoyeres is the southern sector of the Charmes-Chambertin appellation, where lighter, sandier soils produce the 'more perfumed, supple character than other Charmes parcels' that ground truth identifies. Roumier bottles it separately precisely because this terroir produces a different expression than the main Charmes-Chambertin body - more floral, more transparent, with silky tannins rather than structural weight. The 2006 vintage's natural fragrance and accessibility amplified what Aux Mazoyeres already delivers at its best.

How should I serve the 2006 Roumier Charmes-Chambertin at 20 years?

Open and pour with 10 minutes of air only - no decanter. At 20 years, the fragrant cherry, exotic spice, and silky texture (ground truth) are the most delicate aromatic elements in the wine. Extended aeration will disperse them. Serve at 57-60F (14-16C), cooler than robust Burgundies, to preserve the perfume. Taste immediately and then at 10 minutes; drink the full bottle within 2 hours of opening.

What food pairs best with the 2006 Roumier Charmes-Chambertin?

Delicate preparations that honor the wine's fragrance and suppleness: pan-roasted squab with cherry gastrique, quail with rose petal jam, or aged Brillat-Savarin. The 'perfumed, supple character' (ground truth) and silky tannins (2.5/10) are overwhelmed by heavy braises or strong game. Lighter body (6/10) means this wine pairs most elegantly with delicate poultry and creamy cheese. Browse [Pinot Noir pairings](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir).