Chambolle-Musigny 1^er cru Les Baudes

Red

THE APPELLATION
This AOC has 24 Premier cru climats, including the “Les Baudes” climats, and 2 Grand cru climats.

GRAPE VARIETY
Pinot Noir

PLANT DENSITY
10,000 plants/hectare

AVERAGE PRODUCTION AUTHORIZED
48 hectoliters/hectare

SOIL
Limestone and clay

PLOT SURFACE AREA
0 hectares 30 ares (1 hectare = 10,000 m² = 24 “ouvrées”)

YEARLY PRODUCTION
1,500 bottles

ELABORATION METHOD
Vineyard work philosophy: sustainable farming. No herbicides used in our vineyards since 2000, replaced by hilling up/de-hilling in winter and plowing in the spring. Systematic de-budding. Hand-picked only.
Vinification: traditional fermentation in tank 3/4 weeks.
Aging: 14 to 18 months in French oak barrels (from the Forêt de Troncet). 100% single-wine barrel.

TASTING
Characteristics: Chambolle-Musigny is often presented as the most “feminine” wine of the Côte-de-Nuits. Its finess and intensity show with refined subtleness. A bright ruby red color. Young, its nose reveals small berry (strawberry, raspberry) aromas. It ages to show more ripe fruit and spices. Its silky and laced palate leaves room for smooth tannins. A real charm offensive.
Pairing: Powerful and delicate wine, it pairs wonderfully with tasty and sophisticated meats such as game bird, a Bresse capon, long-roast lamb, or veal. As for cheese, choose those with a soft taste such as Brillat-Savarin, Cîteaux, Vacherin or Brie de Meaux.
Serving temperature: 12 to 14°C for a young bottle. 14 to 16°C when aged.
Aging potential: It is what makes Chambolle special. It is always delightful, no matter how old it is. Although there is a peak between 4 and 8 years old.