2023 Domaine Denis Mortet, Gevrey-Chambertin, Mes Cinq Terroirs

Arnaud Mortet's precise viticulture and considered cellar work guide this Gevrey-Chambertin, Mes Cinq Terroirs, a reflection of diligent vineyard stewardship including minimal tillage, natural cover crops, and targeted treatments. Sourced from five distinct lieu-dits across Gevrey-Chambertin's northern slope—En Motrot, Au Vellé, Combe du Dessus, En Champs, and En Derée—these old vines, averaging 70 years, thrive in pebbly, clay-limestone soils that impart depth and structure. Winemaking emphasizes fruit purity through natural yeasts, gentle maceration incorporating a percentage of whole clusters, and extended aging in barrel with a restrained use of new oak, preserving the wine's inherent character. The 2023 vintage, marked by a generous yet balanced growing season that delivered thick-skinned, small berries and excellent physiological ripeness, yields a wine with notable acid retention, silky tannins, and a sustained, focused architectural profile. This bottling exemplifies Mortet's commitment to producing wines of refined elegance and inherent Gevrey character.