Domaine TortochotGevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux St Jacques'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux St Jacques' from the Domaine Tortochot
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux St Jacques' of Domaine Tortochot in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux St Jacques' of Domaine Tortochot in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, red fruit or forest floor.
Food and wine pairings with Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux St Jacques'
Pairings that work perfectly with Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux St Jacques'
Original food and wine pairings with Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux St Jacques'
The Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux St Jacques' of Domaine Tortochot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, escalope cordon bleu or duck breast with spices, roasted figs with honey and port.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Tortochot's Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux St Jacques'.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux St Jacques' from Domaine Tortochot are 2017, 2014, 2016, 2013 and 2009.
Informations about the Domaine Tortochot
The Domaine Tortochot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux Saint-Jacques' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux Saint-Jacques'
The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux Saint-Jacques' is located in the region of Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Duroché or the Domaine Claude Dugat produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux Saint-Jacques' are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Lavaux Saint-Jacques' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or cedar and sometimes also flavors of prune, caramel or floral.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Soft
Sweet wine containing between 30 and 50 grams of residual sugar. A sweet wine is made from very ripe grapes but without being affected by botrytis cinerea and without being raisined. This term can also be applied to a dry wine that is smooth and fat in the mouth.
