Chambolle-Musigny
1er Cru Les Charmes 2022
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: 39 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 52 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 9 September 2022.
The grapes were handpicked. First sorting in the vineyard, second on the sorting table upon receipt of the harvest.
At the winery: 35% of grapes were destemmed but not crushed (they were left whole) and were gravity-fed into tanks. Total maceration lasted a total of 18 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 of the cap. Sulfur-free vinification & bioprotection used at vatting.
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 in January 2024, unfined wine, very light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles : 2,354.
Vintage
Abundance and excellence!
Despite the drought, we saw consistent volumes combined with quality. Almost no sorting was required as the grapes were superb. The winemaking process went smoothly. Perfect conditions offering the potential for some very fine wines.
Ageing potential: From 8 to 10 years.
Awards
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS - 97 points - Platinum medal
Guide RVF des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 - 94 points
JamesSuckling.com - 95 points
Tasting notes
Brilliant ruby-red color. The nose is very expressive and charming, with aromas of rose petals, raspberries and woody notes. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and powerful, with supple tannins on the finish. Exceptional length!
