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Gevrey-Chambertin “Les Jeunes Rois” 1980 – Domaine Tortochot

An old bottle of Gevrey-Chambertin “Les Jeunes Rois” 1980 from Domaine Tortochot, from an emblematic terroir of the Côte de Nuits. A mature and patrimonial old Burgundy Pinot Noir, intended for lovers of aged wines, collectors and enthusiasts of evolved Burgundy.

An old Gevrey-Chambertin from the Côte de Nuits

Gevrey-Chambertin is one of the most prestigious appellations of the Côte de Nuits. Renowned for Pinot Noir wines of depth, structure and noble ageing potential, it embodies a characterful Burgundy where controlled power meets aromatic finesse.

This Gevrey-Chambertin “Les Jeunes Rois” 1980 from Domaine Tortochot now belongs to the world of old Burgundy bottles. After more than four decades of evolution, it should be approached as a mature and patrimonial wine, whose interest lies as much in its origin, vintage, visual condition and conservation as in the emotion of an old Pinot Noir that has travelled through time.

The “Les Jeunes Rois” climat

“Les Jeunes Rois” is a lieu-dit of Gevrey-Chambertin, producing wines that express the classic style of the appellation: structure, depth, red and black fruit, fine spices, earthy notes and a fine ability to evolve with age.

In an old vintage such as 1980, the charm of this bottle lies in the patina of time. The wine may reveal a more tertiary, delicate and contemplative expression of the terroir, with evolved aromas typical of old Burgundy Pinot Noir.

Domaine Tortochot – A historic signature of Gevrey-Chambertin

Domaine Tortochot has long been associated with Gevrey-Chambertin and its great terroirs. This 1980 bottle bears witness to an era, a style and a Burgundian tradition in which time played a central role in revealing Pinot Noir.

For a Burgundy enthusiast, an old vintage from Domaine Tortochot represents both a tasting experience and a patrimonial object. It is a bottle to be considered with care, taking into account its age, visual condition and conservation.

The 1980 vintage in Burgundy

The 1980 vintage gives this bottle a true old Burgundy wine dimension today. After more than forty years of evolution, each bottle becomes unique. Level, cork, label, capsule, colour and conservation all strongly influence the tasting experience.

This bottle should therefore be appreciated with care and respect. It is intended above all for lovers of old Burgundy, collectors and those sensitive to the history of a mature wine, rather than for those seeking the power or brightness of a young wine.

Key information

Probable tasting profile

Depending on its state of conservation, this Gevrey-Chambertin 1980 may offer a delicate bouquet of faded red fruit, dried cherry, undergrowth, autumn leaves, fine leather, gentle spices, damp earth, old rose and tertiary notes. The now evolved fruit may give way to a subtler and more contemplative expression.

On the palate, a Pinot Noir of this age may be delicate, patinated and fragile, with softened tannins, light to moderate body and a finish marked by tertiary aromas. The experience will depend strongly on the quality of conservation of the bottle and should be approached as the tasting of an old vintage.

Refined food pairings

An old Gevrey-Chambertin calls for delicate, restrained pairings that respect its evolution.

• Roast poultry or poularde with morels
• Veal fillet in a light sauce
• Roast pigeon or delicately prepared quail
• Mushroom risotto
• Mature soft-textured cheeses

Dishes that are too powerful, too sweet or too heavily spiced should be avoided, as they could overwhelm the finesse and fragile aromatic profile of the wine.

Serving advice

A Burgundy bottle from 1980 should be handled with care. It is recommended to stand the bottle upright several hours before opening, allowing any natural sediment to settle at the bottom.

Opening should be slow and delicate, ideally with a corkscrew suited to old corks. Prolonged decanting is not recommended for an old Pinot Noir. It is preferable to taste the wine upon opening, then adjust aeration according to its evolution in the glass.

Visual condition and conservation of the bottle

The details below are based on the available bottle photo and our selection process. They do not replace a full physical inspection of the bottle, but provide a transparent reading of its general condition.

• Level: visually correct for its age, located under the capsule around high neck / base neck level, to be confirmed upon physical inspection.
• Label: main label clear and readable, with light patina and natural age-related marks.
• Capsule: dark capsule present, with gold bands, visually correct and consistent with the age of the bottle.
• Colour: evolved robe visible through the glass, with a dark tone and possible tawny/brown reflections, consistent with an old Burgundy Pinot Noir.
• Conservation: bottle sourced from a private cellar inspected during our visit, with verification of storage conditions and visual condition. After acquisition, it is kept in optimal conditions suited to old wines.

Why choose this bottle?

• To acquire an old Gevrey-Chambertin from the 1980 vintage.
• For the prestige of the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation in the Côte de Nuits.
• To enrich a patrimonial cellar with an old Burgundy bottle.
• To offer a rare gift to a lover of old Pinot Noir.
• To experience the emotion of a Burgundy wine after several decades of evolution.