In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 Denis Mortet Gevrey Chambertin Champeaux 1er Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 93–95/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2021–2038. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 93–95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 29/12/2017 · Drink 2021-2038
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux was not affected by frost and yielded a good quantity to the surprise of Arnaud Mortet '30 hectoliters per hectare. Matured with 50% whole bunch and up to 70% new oak, it has a generous, almost peppermint-tinged bouquet with great vigor and vivacity. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannin, good weight and plenty of blood orange-tinged black f…
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 91–93/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2018
(no frost here in 2016, allowing for production of 38 hectoliters per hectare, which Mortet called "a very good crop from these old vines"; 60% vendange entier and 60% new oak): Distinctly solaire nose offers chocolatey black cherry and dark raspberry aromas lifted by salty minerality. Thick, silky and moderately sweet, boasting terrific depth of fruit and promising medicinal reserve. Finishes ve…