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Domaine Denis Mortet is one of the most sought-after names in Gevrey-Chambertin and the Côte de Nuits. Its story began in 1956, when Charles Mortet began farming his first hectare of vines. His son Denis Mortet joined the family estate in 1978, before taking over in 1992 with around 4.5 hectares located notably in Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny and Vougeot.
Visionary and exacting, Denis Mortet rapidly developed the estate by acquiring parcels in some of the finest climats of the Côte de Nuits, including a Chambertin Grand Cru in 1999. Following his passing in 2006, his wife Laurence Mortet, their son Arnaud Mortet and their daughter Clémence Mortet have continued the family story with the same pursuit of precision, purity and elegance.
An emblematic estate of Gevrey-Chambertin, where Pinot Noir is expressed with density, energy and precision. Domaine Denis Mortet combines viticulture attentive to the living world, natural fermentations, measured extractions and carefully controlled ageing to produce deep, refined, vibrant wines that remain faithful to the great terroirs of the Côte de Nuits.
Terroir: a mosaic of climats from Gevrey to Vougeot
Today, the estate cultivates around 16 hectares, spread across numerous parcels, from regional appellations to the greatest Grand Crus. This progression was built step by step: new parcels in Gevrey-Chambertin in 1993, the acquisition of En Combe du Dessus in 1997, Chambertin Grand Cru in 1999, followed by gradual expansion into other major climats of the Côte de Nuits.
This diversity offers a complete reading of Burgundian Pinot Noir: the mineral tension of Gevrey-Chambertin, the depth of the Grand Crus, the finesse of Chambolle-Musigny, the structure of Vougeot and the more immediate energy of village appellations. Clay-limestone soils, varied exposures and the mosaic of climats give the wines their relief, intensity and remarkable ageing capacity.
Terroir expression: Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, clay-limestone, Pinot Noir, black fruits, red fruits, fine spices, floral notes, graphite, mineral tension and depth.
Denis Mortet signature: controlled intensity, fruit purity, dense texture, freshness, aromatic precision, progressive extraction, measured ageing and a vibrant finish.
Viticulture: precision and respect for living soils
Since 1996, the estate has abandoned herbicides and chemical fertilisers, favouring ploughing, organic amendments, natural ground cover and a living approach to soils. This orientation aims to preserve terroir health, grape finesse and the natural balance of each climat.
The estate works according to the needs of each parcel and vintage, combining organic practices with reasoned viticulture. Harvesting is carried out exclusively by hand, in small crates, with meticulous sorting in the cellar so that only the healthiest, most precise and most balanced grapes are retained.
Fruit: black cherry, blackberry, cassis, dark raspberry, ripe redcurrant, deep black fruits and bright red fruits.
Flowers and spices: violet, peony, dark rose, fine pepper, sweet spices, delicate liquorice and floral notes.
Evolution and terroir: noble forest floor, fine leather, fresh earth, smoky notes, graphite, polished tannins and mineral tension.
Overall impression: dense, pure and vibrant Pinot Noir wines, combining aromatic intensity, freshness, noble structure and great textural precision.
Vinification: controlled intensity
Fermentations are natural and carried out with indigenous yeasts. Whole clusters are used partially depending on the vintage and cuvée, bringing freshness, complexity and structure without masking fruit purity.
Vatting: around 18 to 20 days, with duration adapted to each cuvée and vintage.
Extraction: limited punch-downs, with gentle, progressive and precise extraction.
Ageing: 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, with a variable proportion of new oak depending on appellation level and wine character.
New oak: more measured than in the past, used in higher proportions only for cuvées capable of integrating it, particularly certain Grand Crus.
Philosophy: preserve fruit purity, strengthen aromatic precision and retain intensity, structure and elegance.
Wine style
The wines of Domaine Denis Mortet are defined by controlled intensity and great vibration. The nose is refined and expressive, led by black and red fruits, fine spices, floral notes and the depth typical of Gevrey-Chambertin.
The palate is dense and textured, yet always fresh, elegant and precise. The finishes are long and vibrant, with the characteristic tension of the Côte de Nuits. The Grand Crus offer noble structure, remarkable depth and ageing potential often exceeding 20 years.
Emblematic cuvées and climats
Chambertin: the estate’s major cuvée, profound, noble and intensely structured, with exceptional ageing potential.
Mazis-Chambertin: a powerful and refined expression, marked by depth, energy and the wild complexity of Gevrey.
Charmes-Chambertin: a more velvety and seductive Grand Cru, combining broad texture, deep fruit and elegance.
Mazoyères-Chambertin: an intense, structured and persistent wine, revealing a strong mineral dimension.
Bonnes-Mares: a dense and complex cuvée, combining power, tension and aromatic depth.
Clos de Vougeot: a structured and deep Grand Cru, marked by the nobility of Vougeot, serious substance and strong ageing potential.
Échézeaux: a refined and spicy expression, combining the character of Vosne with elegant, persistent texture.
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux-Saint-Jacques: a great Premier Cru of tension, depth and mineral freshness.
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Perrières: a stony, precise and structured expression, with fine length.
Gevrey-Chambertin “Mes Cinq Terroirs”: a blend of five historic parcels, expressing the quintessence of Gevrey-Chambertin Village.
Fixin: an upright, fresh and structured cuvée, revealing a precise expression of the Côte de Nuits.
Marsannay Les Longeroies: an elegant and energetic wine, marked by fruit, freshness and fine tannins.
Emblematic cuvée: Mes Cinq Terroirs
Gevrey-Chambertin “Mes Cinq Terroirs” is one of the estate’s signature cuvées. It blends five historic parcels — En Motrot, Au Vellé, Combe du Dessus, En Champs and En Derée — to offer a complete and expressive reading of Gevrey-Chambertin Village.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir.
Style: pure fruit, fine spices, Gevrey tension, upright texture and great drinkability.
Ageing: generally around 18 months, with a moderate proportion of new oak.
Interest: an ideal entry point into the estate’s universe, precise, vibrant and representative of its contemporary style.
Service, pairings and ageing potential
The red wines of Domaine Denis Mortet are ideally served around 15 to 16°C. Young cuvées may benefit from measured aeration, while more mature bottles require delicate service to preserve their aromatic precision and texture.
Their density and freshness pair beautifully with roast poultry, pigeon, duck, veal, lamb, fine game, dry-aged beef, mushrooms, truffle, reduced sauces and aged cheeses. The Grand Crus can evolve for more than 20 years, developing notes of forest floor, fine leather, sweet spices, graphite and mineral depth over time.
Region: Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Estate: Domaine Denis Mortet
Origins: 1956, first hectare farmed by Charles Mortet
Development: Denis Mortet joined the estate in 1978 and took over in 1992
Current direction: Laurence Mortet, Arnaud Mortet and Clémence Mortet
Surface area: around 16 hectares
Parcels: numerous parcels, from Daix to Vougeot
Style: intense, precise, vibrant, profound, fresh, textured, refined and built for ageing.
In summary: Domaine Denis Mortet is one of the great signatures of Gevrey-Chambertin, an estate of precision and controlled intensity where Pinot Noir expresses depth, energy, fruit purity and the nobility of the great climats of the Côte de Nuits.
Dominant aromas: black cherry, blackberry, cassis, dark raspberry, violet, peony, fine spices, liquorice, graphite, noble forest floor, fine leather and a long mineral finish.
Current selection
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