CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY
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
Wine tips :
Cellaring Potential : 5-7 years
Serving temperature : 14-15°
Tasting Note :
Notre Chambolle-Musigny 2022 dévoile une robe sombre et de couleur rubis. Son nez révèle des arômes de framboise, de mûre et de réglisse. Sa bouche, fraîche et aérienne, offre des arômes de cerise. Tanins soyeux.
Food Pairing :
Slow-roasted lamb – capon – cheese (Reblochon, Brillat-Savarin).