Domaine Tortochot, Gevrey Chambertin Old Vines "Champerrier", Burgundy, 2015

"Our parcel of Champerrier, old vine, is our oldest vine of Gevrey: it was planted by Félix Tortochot in 1920. It produces a wine that amazes with its density and texture."
Domaine Tortochot

Tasting

Powerful and fleshy wine with a beautiful structure, dense, with a nice acidity. A juicy, highly aromatic wine destined for long aging but already ready to drink!

Wine style

Food and wine pairings 

Braised duck with peas, veal shank with small vegetables, roasted stuffed goose, lobster in red wine, partridges, sweetbreads with morels, roasted quail, duck fillets, beef bourguignon, roasted woodcock, stew, lobster with coral sauce, spring veal chop, royal hare, matured rib of beef. 

Wine service

• Serving temperature: 17 to 18°C
• Open 2 hours before and decant
• Conservation: 15 years and more
• To be consumed by : 2030

Technical characteristics

• Estate : Domaine Tortochot

• Cuvée:  Gevrey Chambertin  Old Vines "Champerrier"
  
  

• Country: France

• Region: Burgundy

• Sub-region: Côte de Nuits

• Appellation: AOC Gevrey Chambertin 

• Color: Red wine

• Type: dry, still

• Vintage : 2015

• Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir

• Age of the vines: 100 years!

• Surface : 0.72 hectare

• Terroir (s) : The terroir of the lower slopes of Côte St Jacques and Brochon consists of soils that have remained in place. These are the most powerful and fleshy. These splendid, juicy, highly aromatic wines are destined for long aging. Notable mentions: Au Vellé, En Champs, Champerrier, Jeunes Rois.

• Format: Bottle 75 CL