Floating with grace, the Chambolle-Musigny 2023 from Domaine Louis Latour embodies Burgundian lace at its most vibrant. Here, Pinot Noir speaks with jeweller-like precision, carving an aromatic landscape that is at once clear and profound. In this Côte de Nuits village where the language is perfume, every detail matters, from the hand harvest to the discreet barrel ageing. On opening, the deep ruby colour promises a caressing texture, while the bouquet unfolds notes of cherry, dark berries and delicate spice. This wine speaks to aesthetes who seek emotion over display, airy length over power, a haute couture red that accompanies and elevates the moment. For an intimate dinner, a seasonal table or a connoisseur’s gift, it stands out for its masterful balance, sapid freshness and silky texture that reflect Chambolle’s delicacy. With every sip, it threads terroir, know-how and the French art of living together.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir selected from vines around 30 years old planted on the typical clay-limestone soils of the Côte de Nuits, this Chambolle-Musigny 2023 faithfully reflects its origin. The harvest is carried out by hand, ensuring precise picking and careful sorting. Traditional vinification in open vats promotes gentle extraction to preserve the fruit’s brightness, the vintage’s energy and the finesse of the tannins. The 10 to 12 months' ageing in French oak barrels, from the house cooperage, with about 20% new wood at medium toast, brings added complexity and texture without ever masking the cru’s character. This measured oak approach highlights floral threads and gentle spices, giving the whole an understated, precise and lasting harmony. The Louis Latour signature expresses itself through the pursuit of pure balance and digestible elegance.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Deep ruby with bright highlights, clear and brilliant, it suggests a fine, perfectly extracted substance. Subtle viscosity traces fine legs, promising a silky texture.
• Nose : Initially restrained, fresh and complex, it opens on juicy cherry, Morello cherry and black berries, then reveals a floral thread evoking peony and violet. Delicate spices, clove and a peppery touch, mingle with finely integrated oak that recalls toasted hazelnut.
• Palate : The attack is supple and precise; the texture suggests a lace-like weave of tannins, silky and chiselled. The mid-palate marries crunchy cherry with a subtle spicy thread, carried by lively freshness. The very long finish extends the red fruits and gentle spices, with a discreet salinity that invites another glass.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Chambolle-Musigny at 14 to 15°C in large Burgundy-style glasses to reveal its floral range and silky texture. A gentle aeration, 30 minutes in a narrow-necked decanter, allows the bouquet to gain definition without jolting the wine. Store bottles on their side, away from light, in a cool, stable cellar. The cellaring potential ranges from 5 to 7 years, during which the cherry and spice notes will integrate further, gaining complexity and velvet. When serving, avoid temperatures that are too high, which would weigh down the structure, or too low, which would mute the aromas. The pleasure is immediate, but patience will reward you with deeper harmony.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : Comté gougères, delicate poultry rillettes, jambon persillé, black olive tapenade toasts.
• Starters : poached eggs in red wine sauce, thinly seasoned beef carpaccio, veal tartare, country terrine with herbs.
• Main courses : roasted poultry, pink duck with Morello cherries, wild mushroom risotto, veal fillet with a reduced jus, roasted pigeon.
• Cheeses : Brie de Meaux, Brillat-Savarin, Saint-Nectaire, young Comté, matured soft-textured tomme.
• Desserts : thin Morello cherry tart, cherry clafoutis, poached pears with gentle spices.

Moments de dégustation

Chambolle-Musigny 2023 from Domaine Louis Latour is the ideal companion for:

• Celebrating an elegant dinner where the wine’s finesse complements the precision of the dishes.
• During a tasting evening among Pinot Noir enthusiasts seeking a true expression of terroir.
• As a refined gift for a lover of fine wines and subtle pairings.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Chambolle-Musigny 2023, Domaine Louis Latour
• Appellation : Chambolle-Musigny AOC, Côte de Nuits
• Type : Red wine, Fine wines
• Millésime : 2023
• Cépage : Pinot Noir
• Terroir : clay-limestone soils, cool climate of the Côte de Nuits
• Vignes : average age of about 30 years
• Rendement : about 40 hl/ha
• Vendanges : hand-harvested
• Vinification : traditional in open vats
• Élevage : 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels, approx. 20% new, medium toast
• Garde : 5 to 7 years
• Température de service : 14 to 15°C