Arnaud Mortet Mazoyeres Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

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.