Arnaud Mortet Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Arnaud Mortet
Label Name:
 
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (WA) 93-95; Burghound 93-95; Vinous 92-94; Jasper Morris 94-96 (reviews dated 2021–2022)

Tasting Note
Ripe cherries and wild berries with rose petal, spice, orange rind and subtle smoke. Full-bodied, concentrated and vibrant with ripe, fine-grained tannins and a long, saline-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef bourguignon, duck breast, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed black cod or salmon, Korean bulgogi, shiitake-based dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; ~50% whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts; gentle extraction; aged 16–18 months in oak (approx. 50% new); minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Arnaud Mortet of Gevrey-Chambertin; continuing the Mortet family legacy. Practising organic viticulture on small, high-quality parcels including a northern Charmes plot; run with sister Clémence since 2016.