From one of the most sought-after villages of the Côte de Nuits, the Chambolle-Musigny 2022 from Domaine Roblot Marchand & Fils stands as an ode to delicacy. Here, Pinot Noir speaks in a language of silk and light, offering a nuanced bouquet where elegance coexists with depth and length. Driven by the exacting standards of a family estate founded in 1910 and taken over by Frédéric Roblot in 2001, this wine continues a tradition of careful balance. In 2022, a vintage of ripe energy, the village delivers precise material, sculpted by measured ageing, for a tactile, harmonious and persistent palate. At the table, it elevates well-made dishes without overpowering them, engaging in a dialogue of textures that celebrates the French art of living.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir of the Chambolle-Musigny AOC, this wine is crafted with respect for traditional methods. The grapes, carefully sorted, undergo a maceration of about 15 days in concrete vats, encouraging fine extraction. The estate favours pumping over (remontage) to preserve the suppleness of the tannins and the purity of the fruit. The ageing of 16 to 18 months in oak barrels does not exceed 30% new oak, a deliberate choice to support the material without dominating it. This approach highlights the identity of the terroir, intensifies the fruit’s flesh and refines its structure. The result, clear and precise, combines freshness, density and a caressing texture—the signature of a style that prefers lace to bravado.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Clear and bright, it suggests controlled concentration, promising a satiny and luminous palate.
• Nose : An airy bouquet of crunchy, ripe red fruits, floral notes of peony and rose, fine spice accents and a delicate forest-floor breath, subtly lifted by discreet oak.
• Palate : Soft attack, silky mid-palate, velvety and finely woven tannins, balanced between intensity and freshness. The finish is precise and lingering, driven by an elegant salinity and aromatic persistence of fruit and florals.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve between 15 to 16°C in large Burgundy glasses to amplify the aromatic range and mouthfeel. Decanting for 30 to 45 minutes can be beneficial for a young vintage to reveal floral nuances and fruit brightness. Store in a cool, vibration-free cellar, bottles laid on their side to preserve the cork. This cuvée is delicious now for its sparkling fruit and will gain complexity with a few years of patience, as the texture becomes rounder and the bouquet develops spicier notes.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: mildly spiced cold cuts, mushroom puff pastries, light gougères.
• Starters: perfect egg with chanterelles, poultry terrine, hand-cut veal tartare.
• Main courses: roasted poultry, braised veal fillet, mushroom risotto, mustard rabbit, duckling with gentle spices.
• Cheeses: Brillat-Savarin, farmhouse reblochon, Cîteaux, young Comté.
• Desserts: thin, lightly sweetened red fruit tart, raspberry crumble, lightly sweet chocolate dessert.

Occasions

Domaine Roblot Marchand & Fils presents a Chambolle-Musigny 2022 that invites moments of pure indulgence, where finesse prevails over power and every sip evokes a landscape. It suits dinners meant to be savoured, tables where conversation unfolds, and understated celebrations that favour precision over ostentation.

• For a seasonal meal where the balance between tender meat and reduced jus is key.
• At a tasting among enthusiasts focused on the nuances of the Côte de Nuits.
• As a thoughtful gift for those who appreciate the grace of a subtle Pinot Noir.

Details

• Name : Domaine Roblot Marchand & Fils, Chambolle-Musigny 2022
• Appellation : Chambolle-Musigny AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape variety : Pinot Noir
• Vinification : maceration of about 15 days in concrete vats, pumping overs favoured
• Ageing : 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, up to 30% new
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : drink now, with potential to evolve over several years
• Serving temperature : 15 to 16°C