2008 Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
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The 2008 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes shows gorgeous inner tension and energy. Expressive, floral aromatics wrap around a core of vibrant dark cherries. This remains a wiry, authoritative wine with fabulous balance and tons of 2008 character. The translucent, captivating finish leaves a lasting impression.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2008 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes shows gorgeous inner tension and energy. Expressive, floral aromatics wrap around a core of vibrant dark cherries. This remains a wiry, authoritative wine with fabulous balance and tons of 2008 character. The translucent, captivating finish leaves a lasting impression. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028. Arnaud Mortet told me he is working with less extraction and lower levels of new oak than his father used to employ. Mortet did 5 days of cold maceration followed by 20 or so days of fermentation with very light extraction. The malos finished between June and November 2010, on the late side for the vintage. Arnaud Mortet told me he is working with less extraction and lower levels of new oak than his father used to employ. Mortet did 5 days of cold maceration followed by 20 or so days of fermentation with very light extraction. The malos finished between June and November 2010, on the late side for the vintage. Importer: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400
Darker than any other 2008 village wine in this tasting. Very fresh with a hint of oak. The most New-World-smelling to me, though very good New World! Dry and fresh on the palate. Very vigorous. Lots to get your teeth into. (JR)
The 2008 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes shows gorgeous inner tension and energy. Expressive, floral aromatics wrap around a core of vibrant dark cherries. This remains a wiry, authoritative wine with fabulous balance and tons of 2008 character. The translucent, captivating finish leaves a lasting impression. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028. ||Arnaud Mortet told me he is working with less extraction and lower levels of new oak than his father used to employ. Mortet did 5 days of cold maceration followed by 20 or so days of fermentation with very light extraction. The malos finished between June and November 2010, on the late side for the vintage.||Arnaud Mortet told me he is working with less extraction and lower levels of new oak than his father used to employ. Mortet did 5 days of cold maceration followed by 20 or so days of fermentation with very light extraction. The malos finished between June and November 2010, on the late side for the vintage. Wine Advocate.May, 2011
About the producer
This estate, today with Arnaud Mortet at the helm, makes some of Gevrey-Chambertin’s finest wines. Working with 16 hectares, as well as a few négociant parcels, this property makes perfumed and chiselled Pinot Noir.