Adorned with rare distinction, the Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2024 by Maison Louis Latour embodies a poetic vision of Burgundy Pinot Noir, where lace-like tannins meet intense fruit. Born from a confidential 0.32 hectare parcel tucked among Chambolle’s premier crus, this wine targets those seeking pure emotion, a satiny mouthfeel and a finish that lingers long after the last sip. Thanks to meticulous selection and restrained ageing, it resolves the dilemma of great gastronomic wines—both subtle and assertive—able to illuminate a festive table or an intimate moment. Its uniqueness comes from the alliance of a well-balanced clay-limestone terroir, precise hand-harvested picks and traditional vinification that magnifies the grape’s nobility. The result is a wine where every detail matters, from the delicate aroma to the silky contours, for a tasting that unfolds like a great work.

Blend and winemaking

Made from Pinot Noir, this premier cru is vinified with traditional open-top vat fermentation, followed by a complete malolactic fermentation to round the structure and refine the texture. The 10–12 months ageing in French oak barrels, supplied by Louis Latour cooperage with around 40% new oak and a medium toast, delivers finely integrated oak designed to highlight the cru’s delicacy. The vineyard, with an average age of 35 years, sits on clay-limestone soil favourable to aromatic grace and mineral tension. The yield of about 35 hl/ha and the hand-harvested fruit reflect a commitment to precision and respect for the fruit, the hallmark of a house that cultivates harmony over ostentation.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Bright and clear, the wine shows fine legs that announce a delicate structure and good concentration without weight.
• Nose : A caressing bouquet of delicate flowers, Morello cherry and raspberry, lifted by notes of tea leaf, gentle spices and precise oak suggesting fine brioche and fresh almond. Aeration reveals a hint of wet stone and stone fruit kernel.
• Palate : Silky attack, juicy and flavourful mid-palate, chiselled and velvety tannins. The finish extends on pure red fruit, a subtle spicy thread and freshness that stretches the finale with precision.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve this premier cru between 15 and 17°C in large glasses to allow its bouquet to develop. A prior decant or a light aeration of 30 minutes can enhance its structure, especially in its youth. Store in a cool cellar, protected from vibrations and light. Its cellaring potential is between 7 and 10 years, evolving towards more complex notes of undergrowth, infusions and noble spices that will enhance its depth.

Food pairings

• Appetisers : comté gougères, delicate poultry terrines, mushroom cromesquis.
• Starters : perfect egg with chanterelles, veal and pistachio pâté en croûte, veal carpaccio with herbs.
• Main courses : duck parmentier with truffles, roast capon with reduced jus, porcini risotto, pink-roasted veal cut.
• Cheeses : brillat-savarin, cîteaux, lightly aged saint-félicien.
• Desserts : lightly sweet red-berry entremets, almond and raspberry sablé.

Occasions

The Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots 2024 is the natural companion for:

• Gourmet dinners where attention to detail makes the difference.
• A special occasion celebrated with taste and restraint.
• A gift for a knowledgeable enthusiast curious about a characterful terroir.

Product details

• Name : Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Les Chatelots 2024, Louis Latour
• Appellation : Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine, Burgundy
• Vintage : 2024
• Grape : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Vinification : traditional open-top vat fermentation, complete malolactic
• Ageing : 10–12 months in French oak barrels, about 40% new, medium toast
• Parcel : about 0.32 ha, heart of Chambolle's premier crus
• Soil : clay-limestone
• Average vine age : about 35 years
• Yield : about 35 hl/ha
• Harvest : hand-harvested
• Cellaring : 7 to 10 years
• Serving temperature : 15–17°C