Chambolle-Musigny
1er Cru Les Charmes 2023
The wines of Chambolle-Musigny, located in the Côte de Nuits, are unique red wines that symbolize finesse and elegance…
Origin
This appellation is one of the smallest and most parcelled out of the Côte with only 97 ha of Village appellation vines, 50 ha of Premiers Crus and 25 ha of Grands Crus. The terroirs of Chambolle-Musigny are rather homogenous and enjoy eastern exposure. The delicate silkiness of its wines stems directly from the soil type.
This term 'Charmes' is used in Burgundy to designate poor vegetation plateaux, uncultivated or fallow land.Formerly there were many plots not worked by their owner because they were very stony and difficult to cultivate.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: very stony and very thin limestone soil.
Orientation: East
Surface area under vine: 0.4572 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 36 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 53 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 17 September 2023.
The grapes were handpicked. First sorting in the vineyard, second on the sorting table upon receipt of the harvest.
At the winery: 65% of grapes were destemmed but not crushed (they were left whole) and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration with 35% whole bunches lasted a total of 22 days including 3 days of cold maceration (12°C). Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 3 punchings down.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 15 months with no racking using a proportion of 38% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time for very delicate oaking.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity on January 28, 2025, wine fined with bentonite, very light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 2,180.
Vintage
Fruity and generous
The 2023 vintage experienced unpredictable weather conditions, making work in the vineyards essential for grape quality. Harvesting began in early September under intense heat with the Chardonnays to avoid over-ripening, followed by the reds. The whites will spend two winters in the cellar, while the Pinot Noirs will have undergone short ageing to preserve the fruity aromas. A vintage that brings out the best in each terroir, offering wines that are bright and delicious.
Ageing potential: from 7 to 10 years.
Tasting notes
With its lovely ruby-red color, this wine reveals aromas of cherry pits, hints of wild flowers and subtle touches of violet. On the palate, this fine, well-balanced wine develops smooth tannins that reveal a beautiful complexity. All elegance.
