France Burgundy Gevrey-chambertin Premier cru Domaine Denis Mortet

Domaine Denis Mortet - Gevrey Chambertin - Lavaux Saint-Jacques - 1er Cru

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Domaine Denis Mortet - Gevrey Chambertin - Lavaux Saint-Jacques - 1er Cru - 2018 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars
France Burgundy Gevrey-chambertin Premier cru Domaine Denis Mortet

Domaine Denis Mortet - Gevrey Chambertin - Lavaux Saint-Jacques - 1er Cru

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Type
Red
Country
France
Appellation
Gevrey-Chambertin
Producer
Domaine Denis Mortet
Style
Premier Cru
Technical
Grapes
Pinot Noir
ABV
13.5%
Serving
15° - 17° C
Food Pairings
Game BirdsDuckMushroomsHard CheesesAged CheesesGrilled MeatsBeefLambCharcuterie and Cured MeatsGrilled VegetablesGruyere
Key Characteristics
Full-bodiedBlack fruitPerfumedElegantStructuredMedium(+) alcohol

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Domaine Denis Mortet

Domaine Denis Mortet

Domaine Denis Mortet is a Burgundy producer based in Gevrey-Chambertin, one of the Côte d'Or's most celebrated wine villages. The estate produces exclusively Pinot Noir wines from this...

Domaine Denis Mortet is a Burgundy producer based in Gevrey-Chambertin, one of the Côte d'Or's most celebrated wine villages. The estate produces exclusively Pinot Noir wines from this renowned appellation in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits subregion.

Gevrey-Chambertin is known for producing some of Burgundy's most structured and age-worthy Pinot Noir wines. The village sits on limestone-rich soils with varying elevations and exposures, creating distinct terroir expressions. Wines from this appellation typically display deep color, concentrated fruit flavors, and firm tannins that soften with cellar aging, often showing earthy minerality alongside red and dark berry characteristics.

The domaine's current range includes their "Mes Cinq Terroirs" bottling, which blends fruit from five different vineyard parcels within Gevrey-Chambertin, and wines from the premier cru vineyard Lavaux Saint-Jacques. This premier cru site, located on the hillside above the village, is known for producing wines with particular elegance and complexity.

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Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.

Main grapes:

Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.

Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}

The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.

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Gevrey-Chambertin

Gevrey-Chambertin

Gevrey-Chambertin is a village appellation in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy, located in northeastern France. The commune encompasses both village-level wines and Premier Cru designations, which...

Gevrey-Chambertin is a village appellation in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy, located in northeastern France. The commune encompasses both village-level wines and Premier Cru designations, which represent specific vineyard sites within the appellation. The village gained its hyphenated name in the 19th century by adding "Chambertin" — one of its most prestigious vineyard parcels — to its original name of Gevrey.

The appellation's vineyards sit on east-facing slopes with a limestone-rich substrate typical of the Côte de Nuits. Gevrey-Chambertin produces exclusively Pinot Noir under Burgundian regulations, with winemaking focused on expressing the subtle variations between individual vineyard sites rather than blending across large areas. The region's continental climate, with morning sun exposure and afternoon protection, creates conditions suited to Pinot Noir's ripening requirements.

Gevrey-Chambertin wines are characterized by black cherry and dark red fruit aromatics, often with earthy undertones and spice notes that develop with bottle age. The wines typically display moderate to firm tannin structure and acidity that supports aging potential. Premier Cru bottlings from the appellation show greater complexity and concentration than village-level examples, with individual vineyard expressions influenced by subtle variations in slope exposure and soil composition.

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