At the summit of the Côte de Nuits, the Chambolle-Musigny 2023 du Domaine Thierry Mortet embodies the spirit of Burgundian finesse. Born from a confidential plot of around 0,55 acre, nestled on Chambolle's eastern slopes, this red offers a finely wrought expression of Pinot Noir. The terroir, a blend of clay, limestone and flint, sculpts an airy, vibrant expression where the depth of fruit unites with mineral grace. For the informed enthusiast as well as the aesthete seeking a conversation wine, this cuvée solves a delicate equation: to give intensity without weight, to provide length without ever forcing. Its restrained, precise style is made for intimate dinners, tables where detail matters, and gifts that testify to sure taste.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this Chambolle-Musigny 2023 is produced from a parcellaire selection that highlights the singularity of a clay-limestone hillside threaded with veins of flint. Perfectly measured ripeness preserves the brightness of red and black fruits, while a precise vinification, designed to respect the energy of the vintage, favors terroir transparency and delicate textures. The aging, carried out with restraint, refines the framework without masking it, revealing the mouthfeel so typical of Chambolle wines: a satiny sensation and finely edged tannins. Nothing is showy; everything feels right, like a clear line unfolding with tact, in an elegance without emphasis.

Notes de dégustation

• Color : Clear, luminous ruby with a crystalline shine that promises a fine texture and great aromatic precision.
• Nose : Initial notes of black cherry and ripe raspberry, supported by violet and hints of undergrowth. A subtle touch of smoke and fine stone brings mineral relief, the signature of the hillside and its clay-limestone and flint soils.
• Palate : Soft, caressing attack, measured density, silky tannins that stretch with grace. The persistent finish prolongs the black cherry and the gentle spices, edged by a delicately saline minerality, without any aggressiveness. Overall it displays a refined, upright and harmonious style.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Chambolle-Musigny in large Burgundy-style glasses to reveal its aromatic architecture. A slight chill and a few moments of airing are enough to let its floral and fruity palette open up. Gentle decanting can be considered when the cuvée is still young, to emphasise its velvety character and soften the initial reserve. Store the bottle away from light, in a cool, stable cellar to preserve the integrity of the fruit and the purity of the structure.

Accords mets et vin

• Refined starters : hand-cut beef tartare, veal carpaccio, finely peppered pâté en croûte.
• Main courses : herb-roasted poultry, medium-rare pigeon, veal fillet with a short jus, reduced meat jus.
• Forest cuisine : mushroom risotto, gnocchi in brown butter, black trumpet mushrooms.
• Cheeses : Brillat-Savarin, Chaource, young Comté, ripened tomme with a soft paste.
• Gastronomic vegetables : roasted beetroot, candied eggplant, celeriac in a fine purée, reduced jus.

Moments de dégustation

This Chambolle-Musigny 2023 is the ideal companion:

• For an intimate dinner where conversation and attention to detail are celebrated.
• During a gourmet meal where finesse matters more than showmanship.
• As an insider's gift for a Burgundy lover in search of pure elegance.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Chambolle-Musigny 2023, Domaine Thierry Mortet
• Appellation : Chambolle-Musigny AOC 1er Cru
• Type : Red wine, refined expression of Pinot Noir
• Millésime : 2023
• Cépage : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Terroir : clay, limestone and flint, eastern slopes of the village
• Parcelle : confidential selection of around 0,55 acre
• Région : Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Élevage : precise management aiming for elegance, duration not specified
• Température de service : best enjoyed in large Burgundy glasses, lightly chilled