2017 GEVREY CHAMBERTIN 1ER CRU LES CHAMPEAUX TORTOCHOT - 6x75cl

Tasting Notes

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  Goedhuis, November 2018

  This centrally located premier cru is renowned for its generous style of wines. This is a beautiful example that exudes elegance with its blend of tayberry and blackberry fruits. There is a wonderful richness with a supple, juicy volume.

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  Neal Martin, January 2019,
  Score: 89

  The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru has a well-defined bouquet of rose petal and soy aromas, more open and expressive than the Lavaux Saint-Jacques. The palate is well balanced with sappy red fruit, smooth texture and gentle grip toward the finish, which lacks some depth and persistence. As such, I have a preference for the Lavaux this year. 2020 - 2032

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  Jancis Robinson, January 2019,
  Score: 17

  Light crimson. Seductive ripe, red cherries on the nose. Intense and sour-fresh on the palate. Mouth-watering and so fresh on the palate yet has real depth of fruit to fill out the firm, rounded tannins. Drink 2023-2032

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Producer

Domaine Tortochot

The Tortochot family have been respected vignerons in Gevrey Chambertin since the 19th century, but it is in recent times, under the stewardship of Chantal Tortochot, that key changes have taken place. Previously Chantal Tortochot’s father Gabriel sold most of his fruit to the famous Beaune négociant, Joseph Drouhin. Since taking over in 2001 Chantal has been carefully and surely building the domaine’s name and reputation around the world. In 2008 she made the next step by beginning conversion of her 12 hectares to fully organic practices, which was certifed in 2013. Since 2016 Chantal has incorporated up to 25% whole bunch fermented fruit, allowing the mineral salts imparted by the stems to give a vibrant freshness to her wines.