Domaine Denis Mortet
About Domaine Denis Mortet
Arnaud Mortet started working alongside his father, Denis Mortet, in the 1999 vintage of his family’s estate, the iconic Domaine Denis Mortet. Not only was Denis great friends with and mentored by Henri Jayer, but he also got the chance of a lifetime to taste the entire 1991 lineup of Leroy with Lalou Bize Leroy herself. The wines of Denis Mortet are thus inspired by both Jayer and Leroy in terms of both vineyard management and winemaking, precious wisdom that Arnaud inherited when Denis passed away in 2006.
Viniculture
Denis Mortet was one of the most important and influential domaines in the late 20th century and enjoys a cult status. The legend continues with his son Arnaud. Brilliant fruit-driven wines that are bordering on the supernatural. The wines have such a light touch; they seem to fly. Every Mortet wine, even the more rustic Marsannay, can be recognized for its velvety texture.
Apart from the Domaine wines, Arnaud has also started his own négotiant business, naming Arnaud Mortet.
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£486.04 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£8,193.64 |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)Matured entirely in new oak, the 2013 Chambertin Grand Cru has a beguiling, elegant bouquet that is beautifully defined with superb mineralité coming through with aeration. Nothing flamboyant, nothing overstated here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity, very harmonious, with a svelte texture and it positively glides toward the pure sorbet-like finish. The small number of owners will be glad they have some of this nectar - for me, one of the wines of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£3,678.04 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, which comes from Mortet's 0.32-hectares of 50-year old vines, is clean and precise on the nose, beautifully defined with pure Morello cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal and orange sorbet scents that are utterly seductive. Brilliant focus. The palate is beautifully balanced with filigree tannins, layers of sorbet-fresh red fruit cut through with razor-sharp acidity. This must constitute one of the finest Clos de Vougeot that Mortet has ever overseen. The epitome of intensity and elegance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£687.89 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2021 Fixin Vieilles Vignes contains 80% whole bunches. They are quite dominant on the nose, slightly obscuring the terroir expression at present, though racking will help address that. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet red cherry, blueberry and desiccated orange peel opening, finely balanced with a playful, lightly spiced finish. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,364.44 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,747.24 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru includes 30% whole bunch and 60% new oak. It has a clean, well-defined bouquet with sous-bois and black truffle aromas permeating the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshy and charming, leading to an elegant, refined, caressing finish. Delicious and probably one of Mortet’s earlier-drinking cuvées. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£2,403.64 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques from Domaine Denis Mortet is superb—and further confirmation that this is a wonderful vintage for the Lavaux Saint-Jacques, opening in the glass with a wonderful bouquet of sweet cassis, cherries, rich soil and wood smoke which is still quite youthfully fruit-driven. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and layered, with an authoritative chassis of rich, velvety tannins cloaked in succulent fruit, and a long, sapid finish. This is an ample, even lavish Lavaux Saint-Jacques that nonetheless remains precise and controlled, fully realizing the potential of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,783.24 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru is completely de-stemmed and raised in 70% new oak. It has a very well-defined bouquet of raspberry and wild strawberry scents, plus pressed rose petal and a touch of orange pith. The palate is very well defined with supple tannins, a perfect line of acidity and a slight confit-like finish. Understated and refined, this will give two decades of drinking pleasure. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,611.64 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru comes from 70- to 80-year-old vines in the four corners of the vineyard, matured with 25–30% whole bunches and 60% new oak. It has a classy, beautifully defined bouquet that features crystalline red berry fruit and superb mineralité, the stem addition seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with filigreed tannins and silky in texture. Pure and elegant, with a very sustained finish. Stunning. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,982.69 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru contains 30-40% whole bunches (pédicelles) from 60-80 years old vines. This is very mineral-driven on the nose, very transparent and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fresh and quite saline. A little attenuation towards the finish with modest length. Enjoy over the next 10-12 years. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,382.69 |
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Vinous (89-91)Good bright red. Complex, musky nose offers red berries, smoke, coffee, mocha and game. Lush, supple and sweet, with ripe red fruit flavors currently showing modest complexity. In a softer style, conveying an impression of lower acidity. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and very good length. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£788.44 |
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Decanter (93)The five terroirs in question here are Champ, En Derée, Vellé, Combes du Dessus and En Motrot, all of which are on the north side of Gevrey-Chambertin. This is always one of the best village Gevreys on the market, easily as good as many producers' premiers crus. With 15% whole bunches and 30% new wood, this is a balanced, spicy, pithy red with glossy tannins, freshness and stylish oak. |
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Burgundy | 12 | 17 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£817.24 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Cask sample. This sample seems a bit more tired on the nose. But the fruit quality was obviously good. Firm and vigorous and confident with real persistence. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£870.04 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin "Mes Cinq Terroirs" possesses darker fruit than the Cuvée de Très Vieilles Vignes, blackberry commingled with bilberry and briary, more sous-bois characteristics and a very light slate-like aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins. This feels very harmonious with an almost satin-like texture, gentle grip with superb tension on the finish. This has always been one of Mortet's best "entry-level" cuvées and this has real class and pixelation. Give it 2-3 years in bottle for it to show its best. Wonderful. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
Inc. VAT
£719.44 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)5 stars. From the northern end of Gevrey-Chambertin, towards Brochon. One third whole bunch and 25% new wood. Glowing crimson purple, a little bit deeper than Arnaud’s Ma Cuvée. The oak shows a little less, this has a superb richness of fruit which remains totally fresh. All in red fruit. No question but this will make some great bottles. Really long finish. Tasted: December 2021 |
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Burgundy | 4 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£729.89 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Mes Cinq Terroirs comes from parcels in the north of the appellation with 30% whole bunches. Very impressive intensity on the nose, this is well-defined, crushed stone and citrus scents, the former becoming more prominent with time. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins, pixelated in definition, not powerful but tensile on the steely finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£903.64 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2015 Marsannay les Longeroies was completely de-stemmed and matured in 20% new oak. It offers darker fruit than the Fixin, perhaps more introspective at the moment with touches of dried herbs and tobacco infusing the fruit. The palate is well balanced with sappy black fruit and fine salinity. There is plenty of energy conveyed by this Marsannay with wonderful precision and freshness on the finish. Wonderful. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 16.5+ (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£643.24 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5+)Spicy and ripe. Really dark fruit with a hint of vanilla. Refined rather than open, dry and more spicy/savoury than fruity. Dry tannins and good length. Structured for the longer term. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£729.89 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)Notes of cherries, red berries and peonies introduce the 2020 Marsannay Les Longeroies, a medium-bodied, bright and lively wine with a pretty core of fruit and ripe, melting tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£389.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (WA) |
In Bond
£6,812.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)Matured entirely in new oak, the 2013 Chambertin Grand Cru has a beguiling, elegant bouquet that is beautifully defined with superb mineralité coming through with aeration. Nothing flamboyant, nothing overstated here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity, very harmonious, with a svelte texture and it positively glides toward the pure sorbet-like finish. The small number of owners will be glad they have some of this nectar - for me, one of the wines of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
In Bond
£3,049.00 |
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Vinous (96-98)The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, which comes from Mortet's 0.32-hectares of 50-year old vines, is clean and precise on the nose, beautifully defined with pure Morello cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal and orange sorbet scents that are utterly seductive. Brilliant focus. The palate is beautifully balanced with filigree tannins, layers of sorbet-fresh red fruit cut through with razor-sharp acidity. This must constitute one of the finest Clos de Vougeot that Mortet has ever overseen. The epitome of intensity and elegance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
£554.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2021 Fixin Vieilles Vignes contains 80% whole bunches. They are quite dominant on the nose, slightly obscuring the terroir expression at present, though racking will help address that. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet red cherry, blueberry and desiccated orange peel opening, finely balanced with a playful, lightly spiced finish. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
£1,121.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,440.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru includes 30% whole bunch and 60% new oak. It has a clean, well-defined bouquet with sous-bois and black truffle aromas permeating the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshy and charming, leading to an elegant, refined, caressing finish. Delicious and probably one of Mortet’s earlier-drinking cuvées. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
In Bond
£1,987.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques from Domaine Denis Mortet is superb—and further confirmation that this is a wonderful vintage for the Lavaux Saint-Jacques, opening in the glass with a wonderful bouquet of sweet cassis, cherries, rich soil and wood smoke which is still quite youthfully fruit-driven. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and layered, with an authoritative chassis of rich, velvety tannins cloaked in succulent fruit, and a long, sapid finish. This is an ample, even lavish Lavaux Saint-Jacques that nonetheless remains precise and controlled, fully realizing the potential of the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,470.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru is completely de-stemmed and raised in 70% new oak. It has a very well-defined bouquet of raspberry and wild strawberry scents, plus pressed rose petal and a touch of orange pith. The palate is very well defined with supple tannins, a perfect line of acidity and a slight confit-like finish. Understated and refined, this will give two decades of drinking pleasure. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,327.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru comes from 70- to 80-year-old vines in the four corners of the vineyard, matured with 25–30% whole bunches and 60% new oak. It has a classy, beautifully defined bouquet that features crystalline red berry fruit and superb mineralité, the stem addition seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with filigreed tannins and silky in texture. Pure and elegant, with a very sustained finish. Stunning. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,633.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru contains 30-40% whole bunches (pédicelles) from 60-80 years old vines. This is very mineral-driven on the nose, very transparent and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fresh and quite saline. A little attenuation towards the finish with modest length. Enjoy over the next 10-12 years. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,133.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)Good bright red. Complex, musky nose offers red berries, smoke, coffee, mocha and game. Lush, supple and sweet, with ripe red fruit flavors currently showing modest complexity. In a softer style, conveying an impression of lower acidity. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and very good length. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93 (DC) |
In Bond
£641.00 |
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Decanter (93)The five terroirs in question here are Champ, En Derée, Vellé, Combes du Dessus and En Motrot, all of which are on the north side of Gevrey-Chambertin. This is always one of the best village Gevreys on the market, easily as good as many producers' premiers crus. With 15% whole bunches and 30% new wood, this is a balanced, spicy, pithy red with glossy tannins, freshness and stylish oak. |
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Burgundy | 12 | 17 (JR) |
In Bond
£665.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Cask sample. This sample seems a bit more tired on the nose. But the fruit quality was obviously good. Firm and vigorous and confident with real persistence. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£709.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin "Mes Cinq Terroirs" possesses darker fruit than the Cuvée de Très Vieilles Vignes, blackberry commingled with bilberry and briary, more sous-bois characteristics and a very light slate-like aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins. This feels very harmonious with an almost satin-like texture, gentle grip with superb tension on the finish. This has always been one of Mortet's best "entry-level" cuvées and this has real class and pixelation. Give it 2-3 years in bottle for it to show its best. Wonderful. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
In Bond
£583.50 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)5 stars. From the northern end of Gevrey-Chambertin, towards Brochon. One third whole bunch and 25% new wood. Glowing crimson purple, a little bit deeper than Arnaud’s Ma Cuvée. The oak shows a little less, this has a superb richness of fruit which remains totally fresh. All in red fruit. No question but this will make some great bottles. Really long finish. Tasted: December 2021 |
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Burgundy | 4 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
£589.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Mes Cinq Terroirs comes from parcels in the north of the appellation with 30% whole bunches. Very impressive intensity on the nose, this is well-defined, crushed stone and citrus scents, the former becoming more prominent with time. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins, pixelated in definition, not powerful but tensile on the steely finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
In Bond
£737.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2015 Marsannay les Longeroies was completely de-stemmed and matured in 20% new oak. It offers darker fruit than the Fixin, perhaps more introspective at the moment with touches of dried herbs and tobacco infusing the fruit. The palate is well balanced with sappy black fruit and fine salinity. There is plenty of energy conveyed by this Marsannay with wonderful precision and freshness on the finish. Wonderful. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 16.5+ (JR) |
In Bond
£520.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5+)Spicy and ripe. Really dark fruit with a hint of vanilla. Refined rather than open, dry and more spicy/savoury than fruity. Dry tannins and good length. Structured for the longer term. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
In Bond
£589.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)Notes of cherries, red berries and peonies introduce the 2020 Marsannay Les Longeroies, a medium-bodied, bright and lively wine with a pretty core of fruit and ripe, melting tannins. |