Chambolle-Musigny
1er Cru Aux Echanges 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 small climat covers only 92 ares in total, is located at the entrance of the village, in the northern part of the town.
"Aux Echanges" can take its name from a donation in favor of the Abbey of Citeaux or can refer to the word "Echangeur" because the vineyard is at the crossroads of several paths.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: very limestone with many pebbles.
Orientation: South-East
Surface area under vine: 0.1410 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 16 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: 80% of grapes were destemmed but not crushed (they were left whole) and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration with 20% whole bunches lasted a total of 21 days including 3 days of cold maceration (12°C). Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 2 punchings down.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 15 months with no racking using a proportion of 50% 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: 296.
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 brilliant ruby color, this wine opens with floral notes (violet and rose), combined with small red fruits. The palate is airy, marked by fruit, combining power and freshness. This wine reveals a fine balance of wood and fruit, a silky structure with coated tannins and a persistent, fresh finish. A fine woody promise!
