Tortochot Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tortochot
Label Name:
 
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~4. 3/5; BestOfWines BOW 8. 5; positive tasting notes from Burgundy-Report and multiple retailers; commonly listed at 13

Tasting Note
Perfumed red fruits (cherry, raspberry) with violet, spice, licorice, truffle and leather notes; silky, ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, hong shao (red‑braised) pork, Korean BBQ beef, miso-glazed fish, shiitake & tofu hotpot.

Production Method
Estate-grown Pinot Noir; organic viticulture (converted in 2000s), traditional winemaking with malolactic in barrel, aged ~15–18 months in oak, unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine in Gevrey‑Chambertin (since 19th century), ~12 ha run by Chantal Tortochot; produces multiple Grands Crus and converted to organic farming in the 2000s.