2018 Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St Jacques

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JM 96 WA 95 BH 94
JM 96

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, November 2019

(93-96 points) Entirely destemmed in contrast to the Arnaud Mortet label of Lavaux. 70% new wood. A lively glowing purple with a very exuberant nose. Perfume and some fresh oak, typical of the cooler sites which really...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2020

(93 - 95 points) The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques is elegant and perfumed this year, bursting with aromas of peonies, orange rind, wild berries and cassis. On the palate, the wine is medium to...
BH 94

Burghound, January 2020

(91-94 points) A distinctly cool and restrained nose offers up ripe and ultra-fresh aromas of red and dark currant, pungent earth and plenty of forest floor character. The equally sleek, intense and tautly muscular...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Nuits
Appellation Gevrey Chambertin
Sub-appellation Lavaux St Jacques
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

Ah, the 2018 Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St Jacques, a truly remarkable Pinot Noir from the heart of France's celebrated Burgundy region. Specifically hailing from the Cote de Nuits sub-region, this wine carries the revered Gevrey Chambertin appellation, with the distinctive Lavaux St Jacques sub-appellation adding to its prestige.

This red wine is an exquisite creation from producer Domaine Denis Mortet, renowned for their meticulous attention to detail. The wine is sealed with a cork, preserving the integrity of its 13.5% alcohol content.

The 2018 vintage of this wine is a true testament to the mastery of Domaine Denis Mortet. It has been lauded by wine critics, achieving high scores across the board. For example, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it between 93 to 95 points, highlighting this wine's elegance and perfume. The review noted its enticing aromas of peonies, orange rind, wild berries, and cassis, paired with a medium to full-bodied palate. The wine is marked by its supple, powdery tannins and succulent acids.

The Burghound also lauded this wine, scoring it between 91 to 94 points. It praised the wine's cool, restrained nose featuring ripe red and dark currant, pungent earth, and forest floor character. The flavors were described as sleek, intense, and muscular, exuding an abundance of minerality.

Jasper Morris, meanwhile, awarded it between 93 to 96 points, noting its lively purple color, exuberant nose, and the touch of fresh oak. The taste profile is dominated by deep red raspberry with a long sweet follow through, making this a truly delightful wine.

In conclusion, the 2018 Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St Jacques is a superb representation of Pinot Noir from Burgundy, exhibiting a delightful balance of fruit, acidity, and tannin. It stands as a testament to the expertise of Domaine Denis Mortet and the exceptional terroir of the Lavaux St Jacques sub-appellation.