It's not every day that one's wine merchant offers one a glass of top red Burgundy simply on account of showing up to pick up a case of wine. Shame. Today, however, was one such happy day.
The 2000 Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey Chambertin is bright red with startling clarity. The nose is powerful and fragrant: lavender, plums, herbs, nuts and raisins. The palate is pure, elegant and red-fruit driven, finishing with supple tannins and even a hint of fruit cake on the finish. The wine is beginning to age very well, with every element well integrated into the fabric of the wine. When people think of 'fine wine' this is what they are thinking of. Understated without being green, powerful without being blowsy or boring. Pure, focussed, flavour.
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