{"product_id":"2022-arnaud-mortet-gevrey-chambertin-ma-cuvee","title":"2022 Arnaud Mortet \"Ma Cuvee\" Gevrey Chambertin","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eThose that are tapped in will recognize the familiar dog whistle: high-hedging with a particularly labor-intensive whole cluster fermentation where each stem has its \u003ci\u003erachis (central stem) \u003c\/i\u003eremoved. It's what Leroy does, and certain producers have found success replicating the techniques.\u003cspan\u003e The thought is that the altered stems provide the lifted aromatics without changing the pH of the wine or providing any bitterness. Each rachi must be removed by hand, a very laborious and time intensive process that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMortet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e believes is worth it. In addition, oak usage has also been reduced in recent years, and now each cuvée has a finely tuned amount of new oak commensurate with the fruit concentration rather than a general formula based on vineyard status that the estate used to have. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePer William Kelley of Wine Advocate:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"Arnaud Mortet's own label goes from strength to strength as his viticulture makes its impact felt on these recently acquired parcels. Soils are cultivated mechanically, canopies are hedged high and late (at 1.50 meters, more or less the limit of an over-row tractor) and deleafing is thoughtful rather than systematic. In the winery, Mortet increasingly emphasizes manually processed grapes, with the rachis of each cluster cut out by hand, leaving berries on their pedicels intact. In the cellar, François Frères is ceding ground to Cavin—but without any concomitant shift in style in the direction of the overtly meretricious. The result? Wines that are supple and perfumed, with plenty of depth and flesh at the core, without any structural asperity. They can be drunk young—as no doubt they are drunk by many consumers today—but they will age with grace too. In short, Mortet is at the top of his game today and settled into his contemporary style, and everything reviewed here comes recommended.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e91 Points Neal Martin, Vinous:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Ma Cuvée comes from the south of the appellation on gravel and limestone soils, including 30% whole bunches and 20% new oak. This has more red berry fruit on the nose, fine \u003cspan\u003emineralité\u003c\/span\u003e and transparency. The medium-bodied palate has fine tannins and much more depth and cohesion than the 2021, with allspice and savory notes towards the peppery finish. Should drink younger than the \"Mes Cinq Terroirs\" from the north of the appellation.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e91 Points William Kelley, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Ma Cuvée bursts with aromas of sweet cherries, red berries, plums and potpourri, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and charming palate that's lively, fine-boned and pure. As usual, this cuvée derives from the south of the appellation, in contrast to the more structured \"Cinq Terroirs\" bottling Mortet produces for the family domaine.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AOC Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48006177194217,"sku":"364696","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/9729\/1161\/files\/2022_Arnaud_Mortet_Gevrey-Chambertin_Ma_Cuvee.jpeg?v=1771032523","url":"https:\/\/www.aocselections.com\/products\/2022-arnaud-mortet-gevrey-chambertin-ma-cuvee","provider":"AOC Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}