Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Arnaud Mortet |
Label Name: | Mazoyeres Chambertin Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy — Gevrey‑Chambertin / Mazoyères‑Chambertin |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vinous 96–98 (2020). Jasper Morris MW 94–97 (comparable praise). Berry Bros tasting/maturity notes (drink 2026–2049). Reviews/retailer descriptions corroborate profile and élevage
Tasting Note
Perfumed Pinot Noir: vivid red and black cherry, violets, peony, leather, camphor and spice. Silky yet concentrated with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Roast beef, roast duck, aged Comté, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, mushroom‑based ramen or soy‑glazed salmon.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; partial whole-bunch (≈50%) fermentation on indigenous yeasts; moderate pigeage/remontage; aged ~17–18 months in oak (≈50% new). Unfined, unfiltered.
Vineyard Info
Arnaud Mortet, based in Gevrey‑Chambertin, launched his own domaine after acquiring family plots; he works Burgundian grand‑cru and premier‑cru holdings (vines typically 45–55 years) and vinifies at Domaine Denis Mortet facilities.