DOMAINE THIERRY MORTET CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY
Domaine Thierry Mortet produces 1200 bottles of Chambolle-Musigny each year. The 45-year-old vines are planted on fine clay mixed with limestone soils, producing a low yield of about 8 to 10 hl.
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France, Burgundy
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APPELLATION:
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Chambolle-Musigny
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GRAPES:
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100% Pinot Noir
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APPEARANCE:
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Beautiful ruby colour |
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AROMA:
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A charming wine, with notes of red berries, cherries, raspberries, violet and subtle earthiness. |
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PALATE:
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Beautiful wine, already very giving in its youth. Extreme elegance, with silky texture and a mix of raspberry and blackberries, with fine gentle tannins. The finale is long and lively. A multi-dimensional wine and a great example of why Chambolle-Musigny is home to some of the finest Pinot Noir in the world. |
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FOOD PAIRING:
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Roasted chicken, duck, game. |
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SERVE:
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15/16°C
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The Domaine Thierry Mortet Estate
The Domaine was officially created in 1992, when Thierry’s father retired and his estate was divided between his two sons. Thierry studied enology and viticulture in Beaune before joining his parents and brother and working at the Domaine
Thierry uses Burgundy barrels from Rousseau et Toutan, one third new each year. Annually, the estate bottles 1,100 cases. Thierry strives for fruit and finesse in his wines. Generally his top wines age well for 10-15 years.
The Domaine Thierry Mortet Vineyard
Thierry started in 1992 with a 4 hectare vineyard. It now measure 7 hectares (17.5 acres) and produces 85% red wine and 15% white wine. The vineyards spread over four villages: Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Couchey and Daix (west of Dijon).
Thierry Mortet uses classic winemaking techniques: pre-fermentation maceration for 3 or 4 days, total fermentation time of 2 weeks. The grapes are harvested by hand, are sorted and are 100% de-stemmed. The result is expressive, full-bodied, generous, pure wines.
Starting with the 2010 vintage, the Estate is certified Organic.
