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Domaine Denis Mortet

2005 Domaine Denis Mortet, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru

France Pinot Noir Burgundy Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru 750ML

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2005 Domaine Denis Mortet, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru
Domaine Denis Mortet

2005 Domaine Denis Mortet, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru

France Pinot Noir Burgundy Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru 750ML

Wine Advocate

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The Denis Mortet name is well-known to any collector or sommelier as a beacon of incredible quality in Gevrey-Chambertin. One whose imprint was easily sensed in the depth, texture and complexity of his wines, Denis created wines that were as enjoyable in their youth as they were longlasting. Since his passing in 2006, his son Arnaud has assumed the considerable mantle with grace and aplomb, and carried on the family name to great effect.

Domaine Denis Mortet

Denis Mortet started his eponymous domaine in 1991 with half of his father's vineyards, having studied under his father Charles and eventually becoming the Domaine's winemaker in the mid-80s. Inspired by his mentors Henri Jayer and Lalou-Bize Leroy, Denis quickly became known for his wines of similarly lavish texture from varied Gevrey-Chambertin vineyards.

Starting with only 4.5 hectares inherited from Charles, Denis dedicated himself to incredible farming which allowed for such lush and vibrant fruit. As he garnered much acclaim for his work in the vineyards, he would often inherit vineyards from other vignerons who sought to see their parcels cared for in the same vein. By the time of his death in 2006, the Domaine had swelled to 11 hectares, including the legendary Chambertin.

Arnaud carried on his father's work, focusing primarily in the vineyard while reducing the amount of extraction as well as the amount of new oak the wines were aged in. The methods are painstaking, but have resulted in even more complexity - owing in part to greater inclusion of whole clusters, a sign of strong farming - and greater acclaim.

In 2016, Arnaud expanded the holdings further with a purchase of another small estate in Gevrey-Chambertin which he farms identically but bottles under his own name. An additional two Grand Crus join the already-impressive stable of wines.

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Domaine Denis Mortet

The Denis Mortet name is well-known to any collector or sommelier as a beacon of incredible quality in Gevrey-Chambertin. One whose imprint was easily sensed in the depth, texture and complexity of his wines, Denis created wines that were as enjoyable in their youth as they were longlasting. Since his passing in 2006, his son Arnaud has assumed the considerable mantle with grace and aplomb, and carried on the family name to great effect.

Denis Mortet started his eponymous domaine in 1991 with half of his father's vineyards, having studied under his father Charles and eventually becoming the Domaine's winemaker in the mid-80s. Inspired by his mentors Henri Jayer and Lalou-Bize Leroy, Denis quickly became known for his wines of similarly lavish texture from varied Gevrey-Chambertin vineyards.

Starting with only 4.5 hectares inherited from Charles, Denis dedicated himself to incredible farming which allowed for such lush and vibrant fruit. As he garnered much acclaim for his work in the vineyards, he would often inherit vineyards from other vignerons who sought to see their parcels cared for in the same vein. By the time of his death in 2006, the Domaine had swelled to 11 hectares, including the legendary Chambertin.

Arnaud carried on his father's work, focusing primarily in the vineyard while reducing the amount of extraction as well as the amount of new oak the wines were aged in. The methods are painstaking, but have resulted in even more complexity - owing in part to greater inclusion of whole clusters, a sign of strong farming - and greater acclaim.

In 2016, Arnaud expanded the holdings further with a purchase of another small estate in Gevrey-Chambertin which he farms identically but bottles under his own name. An additional two Grand Crus join the already-impressive stable of wines.

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

92-93

The 2005 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru brings together fruit from a circle of vineyards around Ruchottes, Mazis and Clos de Beze: Champonnet and tiny parcels in Bel Air, Petite Chapelle and Cherbaudes. A lovely aroma of sweetly-spicy black raspberry, rich roasted meats, sauteed champignons, cardamom and nutmeg leads to a polished, impressively dense palate of ripe, spicy black fruit and rich meatiness, underlain by suggestions of wet stone. This beautifully displays the combination of density with elegance, lift and textural refinement that is possible in 2005. Mortet pegs it for restaurants to serve short term, but I think this is worth a place in one’s cellar for at least 5-7 years. Taking over this domaine in his mid-twenties, Arnaud Mortet appears poised to bottle a superb collection from his father’s final harvest. The crew took a brief second pass over certain parcels, he relates, and the bunches from some young vines required triage, but otherwise the fruit was perfect at first picking. Malolactic fermentations continued well into last autumn. Mortet emphasizes that he will continue a search for elegance and refinement begun in recent years, with a lighter touch during fermentation, and at least for vintage 2006 the employment of some previously-used barrels in order to de-emphasize wood at the modest end of his price spectrum.

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The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

92-93

The 2005 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru brings together fruit from a circle of vineyards around Ruchottes, Mazis and Clos de Beze: Champonnet and tiny parcels in Bel Air, Petite Chapelle and Cherbaudes. A lovely aroma of sweetly-spicy black raspberry, rich roasted meats, sauteed champignons, cardamom and nutmeg leads to a polished, impressively dense palate of ripe, spicy black fruit and rich meatiness, underlain by suggestions of wet stone. This beautifully displays the combination of density with elegance, lift and textural refinement that is possible in 2005. Mortet pegs it for restaurants to serve short term, but I think this is worth a place in one’s cellar for at least 5-7 years. Taking over this domaine in his mid-twenties, Arnaud Mortet appears poised to bottle a superb collection from his father’s final harvest. The crew took a brief second pass over certain parcels, he relates, and the bunches from some young vines required triage, but otherwise the fruit was perfect at first picking. Malolactic fermentations continued well into last autumn. Mortet emphasizes that he will continue a search for elegance and refinement begun in recent years, with a lighter touch during fermentation, and at least for vintage 2006 the employment of some previously-used barrels in order to de-emphasize wood at the modest end of his price spectrum.