Vintage Character Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 from Domaine Tortochot is a red Burgundy from Gevrey-Chambertin’s most revered hillside, where Pinot Noir reaches profound depth and nuance. The 2022 vintage is widely regarded as strong in Burgundy: a warm, dry growing season produced healthy, concentrated fruit, while timely rainfall helped preserve balance and freshness. Chambertin’s limestone-rich, well-drained soils on the mid-slope of the Côte de Nuits give this wine its signature combination of power, mineral tension, and aristocratic structure.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, it opens with black cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, violet, and a distinct stony note, layered with subtle spice and discreet oak. The palate is concentrated yet poised, with fine but persistent tannins, vivid acidity, and a deep core of red and dark berry fruit that fans out into earth, savory herbs, and a long, mineral finish. Its stature makes it especially compelling with roast pigeon, venison loin with juniper, or duck breast with cherry sauce.
Winery Background Domaine Tortochot is a longstanding Gevrey-Chambertin estate led by Chantal Tortochot, who returned to the family domaine after a previous career in finance and has become known for her exacting, vineyard-first approach. The estate is recognized for organic viticulture and careful manual harvesting, with an emphasis on expressing each site as faithfully as possible. In the cellar, the style is traditionally Burgundian: gentle handling, measured extraction, and élevage in French oak designed to support rather than dominate the fruit, helping the grandeur of Chambertin speak with clarity and finesse.