2018 Domaine Perrot-Minot Mazoyères-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

The 2018 Domaine Perrot-Minot Mazoyères-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is a powerful yet refined expression of Pinot Noir from one of Gevrey-Chambertin’s most revered terroirs. Sourced from old vines in the Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru, this wine combines depth, structure, and luxurious texture with the precision and purity that have made Perrot-Minot a benchmark in modern Burgundy. It’s a collector-worthy bottle that showcases both the richness of the 2018 vintage and the finesse of meticulous, terroir-driven winemaking.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2018 Mazoyères-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes shows a deep, vibrant ruby color with garnet hints at the rim, reflecting its concentration and pedigree. The nose is intensely aromatic yet beautifully layered, offering notes of black cherry, ripe raspberry, wild strawberry, and blackcurrant, intertwined with violets, rose petal, and subtle spice. With air, more complex nuances emerge: forest floor, graphite, fine cedar, and a hint of cocoa and exotic tea. On the palate, this Grand Cru is both plush and tightly structured, with a core of ripe red and dark berry fruit framed by refined but firm tannins. The mid-palate is expansive and silky, displaying impressive density without heaviness, while mineral undertones and a vibrant line of acidity keep everything lifted and precise. Flavors of cherry liqueur, red plum, spice box, and delicate oak integrate seamlessly into a long, savory, and focused finish. This 2018 has the substance and structure to age gracefully for 15–25 years or more, gaining complexity and tertiary nuances of truffle, sous-bois, and game with proper cellaring.

Production
Domaine Perrot-Minot’s Mazoyères-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes is drawn from old vines rooted in the classic stony, limestone-clay soils of this celebrated Grand Cru in Gevrey-Chambertin. The terroir offers excellent drainage and natural concentration, yielding small, intensely flavored berries from low-yielding, deeply rooted vines. Harvest is carried out by hand at optimal ripeness, with strict selection in the vineyard and at the winery to retain only the finest fruit. Vinification typically follows a careful, Burgundian approach: partial whole-cluster fermentation depending on the vintage, gentle extraction to preserve finesse, and a long, controlled maceration. The wine is then matured in French oak barrels (with a judicious proportion of new oak), allowing it to develop complexity and texture while maintaining purity of fruit and a clear expression of the Mazoyères-Chambertin terroir.

Food & Serving
This Grand Cru Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with refined, savory dishes such as roasted lamb, venison, duck breast with cherry or berry sauces, and game birds. It also shines alongside earthy preparations like wild mushroom risotto, truffle-infused dishes, and aged hard cheeses such as Comté or Tomme. For optimal enjoyment, serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F). In its youth, decanting for 1–2 hours helps the wine open up and fully express its aromatic complexity; as it matures, a shorter decant or careful pouring from the bottle will be sufficient to reveal its nuanced, layered character.

Producer
Domaine Perrot-Minot is one of Burgundy’s most respected domaines, especially known for its old-vine bottlings from top terroirs in the Côte de Nuits. Based in Morey-Saint-Denis, the estate has been shaped by Christophe Perrot-Minot, who has elevated quality through meticulous vineyard work, strict yield control, and a philosophy centered on purity and terroir expression. The domaine’s holdings span some of the most coveted appellations in Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Chambolle-Musigny, including several Grand Crus and exceptional old-vine parcels. Over the past decades, Perrot-Minot has become a reference point for richly textured yet precise Burgundies, earning consistent acclaim from international critics and collectors for wines that balance intensity, elegance, and age-worthiness.

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