2012 Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Denis Mortet, Burgundy

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2012 Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Denis Mortet, BurgundyThis is a blend from younger vineyards, averaging 40 years, with 25% new oak. It is so dense that its almost stern, yet there is a wonderful, succulent fruit behind, and a perfectly poised structure. Jasper Morris MW, Burgundy Wine Director Classic Gevrey Chambertin from over 20 plots in Gevrey Chambertin combining all aspect and soil types. The vines are old (40 45 years) with 25% new oak. For a village wine this has extraordinary precision and

An almost meaty vitality and more than a whiff of wood smoke underlines the individuality of this truly great wine

pure bouquet with joyful red cherry and crushed strawberry aromas

culminating in an almost never-ending

This bottle

exuberant effort with nearly over-the-top ripeness and fruit

punches well above its weight

gingernut biscuits and coconut

this is a cerebral wine with an incredibly creamy

Still needs time to unknot a little further but great lift that glides you to the finish line

sapid finish

From a château just across the street from Beychevelle

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