Burgundy Domaine Thierry Mortet 1997
This 1997 red wine is produced by Domaine Thierry Mortet, a viticulturist based in Gevrey-Chambertin in the Côte d'Or department of France. Bottled directly at the estate, the wine carries the Appellation Bourgogne Contrôlée classification, representing the foundational tier of the region's quality hierarchy.
The Bourgogne region in eastern France was historically shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped the area's countless terroirs, turning viticulture into an art form with a finely meshed system of climats. The overarching Bourgogne AOC, officially established in 1937, stretches from the Yonne department in the north down to the Rhône department in the south. The climate is predominantly continental, featuring cold winters, cool springs, and warm summers, providing ideal conditions for early-ripening grape varieties. The 1997 vintage in this area received a score of 86 points and is described as charming, but quickly developed.
The varied soils of the region are generally dominated by a classic mixture of clay and limestone. This specific terroir is highly suited for Pinot Noir, an elegant blue grape that defines the red wine production of the area. While Pinot Noir is also cultivated in regions such as Champagne, Germany, Oregon, and California, it remains one of the absolute main varieties in Bourgogne.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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