In the heart of the Côte de Nuits, the Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2024 from Domaine Louis Latour marks a moment of grace. A wine of finesse and depth, it captures the spirit of a terroir celebrated for its caressing texture and aromatic brilliance. Here, delicacy never equates to fragility but to precision, controlled tension and inner radiance. This cuvée is aimed at enthusiasts seeking a Burgundy red that is both vibrant and nuanced, and suitable for gastronomic conversation. It stands out as a reference to enhance a table, honour a connoisseur’s gift or enrich a carefully assembled cellar. With its clear expression, this Premier Cru marries the eloquence of fruit with the right measure of élevage, offering a modern and sincere reading of the legendary Les Charmes climat, whose name alone evokes the promise of a silky touch and subtle length.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir, this Premier Cru showcases the distinct character of Chambolle-Musigny's old limestone soils. Domaine Louis Latour, heir to a patiently refined know-how, practices traditional winemaking in open-top vats here to favour the purest expression of the grape. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in full to harmonise the contours and bring a rounder texture to the wine. The élevage, conducted for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels from the house cooperage, uses approximately 20% new wood with a moderate toast. This choice, conceived as a setting rather than a mask, accompanies the rise in complexity, refines the tannin grain and gives the wine a well-held aromatic architecture without ever overpowering the fruit.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance: Deep ruby with bright highlights, clear and appealing, announcing a poised concentration and lively vitality.
• Nose: Precise bouquet of blackcurrant and small dark berries, lifted by notes of coffee, cocoa and a discreet toasty character. With aeration, darker petal accents, a flinty dust and a subtle spicy hint emerge.
• Palate: The attack is both supple and taut, with a fine, satiny texture. Silky tannins draw a pure line, supported by a sapid freshness. The finish extends with restraint, leaving echoes of dark fruit and a cocoa-like infusion.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru lightly chilled to preserve the brightness of its fruit and the precision of its frame. A moderate early opening allows the gentle spice and cocoa notes to blossom. Depending on the youth of the vintage, a gentle decant can soften the tannic imprint without compromising freshness. Store bottles quietly, away from light, to let the wine progress toward greater complexity. En primeur, it will sit happily in a patient, attentive cellar.

Accords mets et vin

• Starters: light game terrine, poultry pâté en croûte, artisanal cured meats.
• Main courses: roasted free-range poultry, lacquered duck with mild spices, pink veal fillet with a short jus.
• Vegetarian: wild mushroom risotto, parmesan gnocchi, glazed root vegetables.
• Surf & turf: half-cooked tuna with toasted seeds, reduced red wine jus.
• Cheeses: aged Brillat-Savarin, Cîteaux, young Comté, served at cellar temperature.

Moments de dégustation

The Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2024 from Domaine Louis Latour is an excellent companion for moments when every detail matters. Its measured grace makes it a preferred partner for gastronomy as well as shared emotions, when you want to pair culinary gestures with the expression of a great Burgundy Pinot Noir.

• For an intimate dinner where conversation calls for nuance and refinement.
• During a gourmet meal featuring poultry, veal and concentrated jus.
• As a connoisseur’s gift, offered en primeur, to enrich a reference cellar.

Caractéristiques

• Name: Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2024, Domaine Louis Latour
• Appellation: Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru AOC
• Climat: Les Charmes
• Type: Red wine
• Vintage: 2024
• Grape: Pinot Noir 100%
• Origin: Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
• Vinification: traditional harvest, open-top vat fermentation, malolactic fermentation completed
• Ageing: 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels, approx. 20% new, medium toast
• Packaging: wine sold en primeur, available in cases of 6 bottles