2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Mes Cinq Terroirs Domaine Denis Mortet Burgundy

Founded by Charles Mortet, the domaine gained fame with the exceptional 1993 vintage by his son Denis, who sadly passed away in 2006. Denis emphasized the importance of vineyard work, a passion now carried on by his son Arnaud and daughter Clémence. The domaine focuses on producing the finest, ripest fruit to create wines that are “a pleasure to drink young or old.” Arnaud praised the 2016 vintage for its balanced ripeness and elegance. Despite losing 30–70% of the crop to frost, mildew was effectively managed, and fewer whole bunches were used compared to 2015.

Tasting note

Made from a blend of vineyards around the cuverie and in Brochon, one-third of the wine is new oak. The initial density of red berry fruit is lovely; there’s a touch of savoury spice, cleansing acidity, and chalky tannins, too. The mix of fresher and more powerful terroirs gives a rounded and relatively complex Gevrey.

Adam Bruntlett, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd