Tortochot Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tortochot
Label Name:
 
Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound 94 (reviews for the Tortochot Mazis 2021 cited); Jancis Robinson c. 17. 5/20 (cask sample). typical drinking window cited by merchants ~2026–2045

Tasting Note
Aromatic wild dark cherry, violet and forest-floor notes; medium-full palate of ripe red and black fruits, savory earth, baking spice, fine-grained tannins and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck à l'orange, beef, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, aged Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed salmon, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Organic viticulture; hand-harvested Pinot Noir; traditional open-top fermentation with native yeasts; élevage 16–18 months in French oak (c.50–80% new); lightly fined, typically bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin run by Chantal Tortochot (4th generation). About 12 ha across many parcels; certified organic since 2013.