Terroir:
Altitude : 305 m
Orientation : North / North-East and South
Slope : 3 à 6 %
Bedrock : Foot soil on entrobic limestone and combe gravel in the northern part
Geological period : Bajocien (Jurassique)
The Vine:
Average vine age : 40 years
Average yield : 30 hl/ha
Harvest hand picked
Description:
The 180 hectares of vines in the tiny village of Chambolle-Musigny are a soft interlude amongst the great vineyards of the Côte de Nuits, a moment of finesse before the masculin wines from Vougeot, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Gevrey-Chambertin. Chambolle-Musigny is one of the smallest Côte d’Or appellations and produces mostly red wines. The limestone soil is renowned for producing wines that are delicately scented and very elegant.
Vinification & Ageing
:
Fermentation : traditional in open vats
Ageing : 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 20% new
Barrels : Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted