2021 Gevrey Chambertin La Perriere
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The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin La Perrière 1er Cru is rather monotone on the nose, lacking the complexity and amplitude one expects from a 1er Cru. Compromised by the growing season, I suspect. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannins. It feels like more maceration was conducted for this particular wine, resulting in a rounded and smooth texture, though it just misses the tension and minerality you seek at this level. As such, it comes across as a little easy-drinking in style. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin La Perrière 1er Cru, which is 50% whole bunches (pédicelles) , has an open, earthy, slightly mulchy bouquet with light red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with granular tannins, more black than red fruit, very nicely defined though it just lacks a bit of length on the finish.
About the producer
Arnaud Mortet is the négociant arm of Domaine Denis Mortet, run and managed by Arnaud and his sister Clémence. The same team farms the vineyards and makes the wines, with these wines essentially domaine in all but name.