Domain Thierry MORTET - Chambolle Musigny 2020
Domaine Thierry Mortet is located in Burgundy , in the Côte de Nuits region. Its vineyard is spread over 4 communes, several of which are 1er Cru: Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Marsannay and Daix . Thierry Mortet is the brother of Denis Mortet, a winemaker also recognized in the region. Thierry operates 7 hectares of vines planted with red grape varieties for 6 hectares (98% Pinot Noir and 2% Gamay) and 1 hectare with white grape varieties (67% Chardonnay and 33% Aligoté). He obtained organic farming certification in 2010.
Chambolle-Musigny 2020 is made from Pinot Noir whose vine is 50 years old, and harvested from a 22-are plot. The harvest is destemmed then the grapes are left to macerate for 19 days before fermentation begins spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. During fermentation, pigeages are made for extraction. Aging lasts 16 months in barrels , 30% of which are new.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir