On the harmonious score of Chambolle’s Premier Crus, "Les Charmes" plays like an allegretto of rare delicacy. Signed by Domaine Louis Latour, the Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Charmes" 2023 captures the spirit of a terroir where Pinot Noir expresses itself with subtlety, offering tactile grace and measured depth. For the enthusiast seeking a Burgundy red that is both caressing and structured, it promises a suspended moment made of finely chiselled aromas, a satiny texture and balance that favours fruit-forward expression over showmanship. Rigorous selection, hand harvesting, restrained yields and precise barrel ageing shape a wine that stands out for its definition and poise, equally at the table or in contemplative tastings. This cuvée, regularly praised in previous vintages by specialist critics, presents here a pure reading of the Les Charmes climat, combining intensity, elegance and aromatic persistence.

Assemblage et vinification

This Premier Cru is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, the king grape of the Côte de Nuits. The vines, averaging around 35 years old, root in a clay-limestone soil that gives the wine its mineral backbone and fine tannin texture. Yields controlled at around 35 hl/ha concentrate the sap and the precision of the fruit. Hand harvesting preserves the integrity of the berries, while a traditional fermentation in open vats allows calibrated extraction and close monitoring of maceration. Malolactic fermentation is carried out to smooth the edges and bring a rounder texture. The ageing for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels, of which about 40% are new, is done using cooperage from tonnellerie Louis Latour with measured toasting, imparting a subtle patina without overpowering the fruit character and floral framework of the cru.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Deep ruby with bright highlights, clear and intense, hinting at a deliciously concentrated material.
• Nose : Nuanced bouquet of blackcurrant and coffee, edged with fine spices and a touch of cocoa. On exposure, floral notes and a delicately smoky thread emerge.
• Palate : Rounded attack, silky tannins, just the right firmness to carry the mid-palate. A hint of mocha accompanies the dark fruit, the finish stretching out with grace and persistence.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Premier Cru between 15 and 17°C in large-bowl glasses to reveal the finesse of its texture and the breadth of its bouquet. Opening the bottle a few minutes before serving, or a short decant according to your preference, helps refine the tannin grain and reveal the spice and dark fruit nuances. Store bottles on their side, protected from light, at a stable temperature and controlled humidity. Its cellaring potential of 7 to 10 years offers a lovely trajectory, gaining tertiary complexity without losing the fruit-driven lift characteristic of the Les Charmes climat.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : Comté gougères, fine charcuterie with black truffle.
• Starters : duck parmentier with truffles, ballotine of Bresse poultry, sautéed mushrooms.
• Main courses : roast capon, snipe salmi, wild boar with lingonberries which highlights the depth of the fruit.
• Cheeses : creamy Brillat-Savarin, truffled Brillat, matured soft-textured tomme.
• Desserts : lightly sweetened dark-berry tart, spiced poached pear.

Moments de dégustation

This Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Charmes" 2023 masterfully accompanies moments when you want to combine intensity and delicacy :

• An exceptional dinner where each dish calls for the precision of a great Pinot Noir.
• A tasting among connoisseurs dedicated to the climats of the Côte de Nuits.
• A precious gift to celebrate the French art of living.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Charmes" 2023, Domaine Louis Latour
• Appellation : Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine, Fine wines, Burgundy
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape variety : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol : N.C.
• Aging : 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels, 40% new, controlled toast
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : 7 to 10 years
• Serving temperature : 15–17°C