Domaine Tortochot
2023
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques, Domaine Tortochot
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Domaine Tortochot sits in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin and is run by fourth-generation owner Chantal Michel-Tortochot, who took over in the late 1990s. She inherited a domaine supplying fruit to négociant Joseph Drouhin, but immediately pivoted to bottling and selling wines under the family name. Her unconventional path—business school, finance, then a winemaking degree in Dijon—brought a forward-thinking approach to the estate. Most importantly, she converted the entire domaine to organic viticulture and achieved certification in 2013. This is serious Burgundy from someone with a clear vision.
About Domaine Tortochot
The domaine spans 12 hectares across 34 separate parcels, with an impressive 80% of vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin itself. Jacques—plus four Grand Cru holdings. The average vine age across the estate is 60 years, a significant asset for depth and complexity.
Winemaking philosophy has been shaped by consultant Sylvain Pataille over the past two decades. Under his guidance and Chantal's stewardship, the domaine has evolved toward finesse and terroir transparency, departing from blockbuster power in favor of what they describe as refined, sophisticated Gevrey-Chambertin. Every wine, from Villages to Grand Cru, undergoes four to five days of pre-fermentation cold maceration, then gentle pumping over and pigeage during fermentation. After fermentation, all wines mature for 12 months in oak; the proportion of new oak increases with the wine's ranking.
The Gevrey-Chambertin Champerrier Vieilles Vignes deserves special mention: Felix Tortochot established these vineyards during the early years of the twentieth century, and they are now 75–100 years old. The wine is plush and accessible, showing bright black cherry and the Villages-level elegance the domaine has become known for. Jacques perches at one of Gevrey's highest elevations, where southerly exposure and cooling altitude combine to produce a perfumed, floral wine with generous red fruit and taut acidity. The Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, sourced from a tiny family parcel, is aged in 90% new oak and shows the significant depth and power befitting Grand Cru status, while retaining the characteristic Tortochot elegance.
Domaine Tortochot Wines in Our Collection
We stock several entry points into this producer's range. The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Champerrier Vieilles Vignes (92 points) is the ideal introduction: old-vine fruit from the family's historic parcel, approachable but layered. Step up to the Premier Crus for site-specific character. The 2023 Lavaux St. Both represent genuine Premier Cru quality at a fair level. If you want to experience the domaine's top expression, the 2022 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru (92 points) is where the extended oak aging, power, and refinement converge. The 2021 vintage (89 points, Jancis Robinson) remains excellent and offers a slightly different year perspective. All these wines reward patience but are drinking well now.
Food Pairing
The Villages Champerrier suits lighter red-meat dishes—duck breast, venison sausage, or beef tartare. The Premier Crus match roasted game birds, coq au vin, or aged beef with mushroom reductions. The Grand Cru Mazis-Chambertin demands the best seat at the table: roasted lamb, rare beef fillet, or slow-braised short ribs where tannin structure and the wine's power feel balanced rather than overpowering.
Who runs Domaine Tortochot now?
Chantal Michel-Tortochot, the fourth-generation owner, has run the domaine since the late 1990s. She studied business and finance before completing a winemaking degree in Dijon and overhauled the estate's direction.
Is Domaine Tortochot organic?
Yes. Chantal converted the entire 12-hectare estate to organic viticulture and achieved official certification in 2013. All vineyard parcels are now managed organically.
What makes Lavaux St. Jacques special?
It's one of Gevrey's highest and most celebrated Premier Cru sites. Cooling altitude offset by southerly exposure creates a perfumed wine with generous red fruit and taut acidity—a classic expression of the appellation.
Who makes Domaine Tortochot wines?
Chantal Michel-Tortochot, the fourth-generation owner, runs the domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin. She took over in the late 1990s and converted the entire 12-hectare estate to organic viticulture, certified in 2013.
What style of wine does Domaine Tortochot make?
Pinot Noir from Burgundy, focused on refined, elegant Gevrey-Chambertin with terroir transparency. The 2023 Champerrier Vieilles Vignes scored 92 points: savory, classic, approachable yet layered.
How much does Domaine Tortochot wine cost?
Between £65.50 and £296.05. Entry-level Villages wines start around £65–69; Premier Crus range £100–107; Grand Cru Mazis-Chambertin sits at £296.
Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.