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Gevrey-Chambertin Combe du Dessus Denis Mortet (Domaine) 1999

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Red
  • 13% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Full-bodied

Une cuvée parcellaire qui laisse s'exprimer tout la quintessence de son terroir. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 very slightly marked label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Burgundy
  • Appellation/Wine: Gevrey-Chambertin
  • Producer/Owner: Denis Mortet (Domaine)
  • More information....

Gevrey-Chambertin Combe du Dessus Denis Mortet (Domaine) serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Boeuf bourguignon , Agneau Shahi Korma , Morbier.

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • Lot presentation
    Gevrey-Chambertin Combe du Dessus Denis Mortet (Domaine)

    The wine

    Situé à Gevrey-Chambertin, c'est Denis Mortet, le père, qui prend les rênes de ce domaine jusqu'en 2006, date à laquelle, Arnaud, son fils, vinificateur émérite reprend le flambeau. Suite au décès de son père, il n'a cessé d'affiner le style des vins du domaine familial en optant pour des élevages moins marqués. Partisan d'une viticulture soignée et respectueuse, Arnaud Mortet passe beaucoup de temps dans ses vignes et ne propose que des cuvées en quantités limitées, gage de vins d'une grande précision.
    Ce vin dévoile une robe rubis légère et au nez, des notes de violette et de réglisse. En bouche, l'amplitude gagne le palais et témoigne d'une structure équilibrée. Doté d'un léger boisé, ce vin viril présente des tanins puissants.

    Information about domain Denis Mortet

    Established in 1991 when the vineyards of Charles Mortet (Denis's father) were divided up, the domain (which has the same name), covers all the appellations from the commune of Gevrey to produce an annual total of 55,000 bottles. The ancient vines grow on terroir that is typical of the region, and the yields are ruthlessly controlled and grape berries are meticulously sorted twice to ensure regularity. Already mythic, the bottles of this great winemaker, who died prematurely (Denis Mortet died in february 2006), will continue to enchant connoisseurs of great, authentic Burgundy wine for a very long time. Today, the domain is directed by his son Arnaud Mortet. Brilliant winemaker, he made a slight change in the style of the wines, they are slightly less concentrated but reveal more finesse. He does not talk about extraction but 'infusion' for his viticulture method. One of the stars from Côte de Nuits.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 very slightly marked label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Burgundy
    • Appellation/Wine: Gevrey-Chambertin
    • Producer/Owner: Denis Mortet (Domaine)
    • Vintage: 1999
    • Color: Red
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Size (in ha): 12
    • Volume: 65000
    • Intensity: Full-bodied
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: Pinot noir
    Gevrey-Chambertin Combe du Dessus Denis Mortet (Domaine)
    Gevrey-Chambertin Combe du Dessus Denis Mortet (Domaine)

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    iDealwine price estimate
    Gevrey-Chambertin Combe du Dessus Denis Mortet (Domaine) 1999

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format