Domaine Thierry MORTET - The Charms of Daix 2020
Domaine Thierry Mortet is located in Burgundy , in the Côte de Nuits region. Its vineyard is spread over 4 communes, several of which are 1er Cru: Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Marsannay and Daix . Thierry Mortet is the brother of Denis Mortet, a winemaker also recognized in the region. Thierry operates 7 hectares of vines planted with red grape varieties for 6 hectares (98% Pinot Noir and 2% Gamay) and 1 hectare with white grape varieties (67% Chardonnay and 33% Aligoté). He obtained organic farming certification in 2010.
The Bourgogne Rouge "Les Charmes de Daix" is made from Pinot Noir whose vines are between 15 and 50 years old, and harvested from 6 plots in the town of Daix. The harvest is destemmed then the grapes are left to macerate for 16 days before fermentation begins spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. During fermentation, pigeages are made for extraction. The aging lasts 4 months in vats , then the wine is transferred into barrels of 2 to 3 wines for 11 to 12 months.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir