An expression of a terroir sculpted by time, the Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées 2020 from Louis Jadot embodies the most sensual aesthetic of the Côte de Nuits. On clay-silica soils strewn with stones and an east-facing aspect, this Pinot Noir enhances the site’s floral lift and purity. Precisely vinified and then long-aged in oak barrels, it develops a velvety texture, polished density and a depth that evoke lace and grace. Lovers of fine wine will find a characterful red of rare delicacy, crafted for longevity as well as for immediate enjoyment, a natural companion to noble meats and the most accomplished gastronomic preparations.

Blend and winemaking

Produced exclusively from Pinot Noir, this 1er Cru comes from the Les Fuées parcel in Chambolle-Musigny. Harvesting, carried out with strict sorting, yields healthy grapes at perfect ripeness. The berries are de-stemmed then placed in open vats for maceration and fermentation of approximately four weeks, promoting measured extraction, fine tannins and pure fruit expression. Elevage continues for 18 months in oak barrels, bringing complexity and harmony without ever masking the terroir's signature. This careful orchestration, emblematic of Louis Jadot’s know-how, shapes a wine that is both silky and structured, traversed by a contained energy that calls for gastronomy and promises a serene evolution in the cellar.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Deep ruby with bright highlights, clear and luminous, indicating subtle concentration and impeccably controlled substance.
• Nose : A floral bouquet of violet and peony, supported by fine spices, a touch of black cherry and wild strawberry, followed by delicate undergrowth and precious wood nuances, skilfully integrated by the élevage.
• Palate : Graceful attack, silky and round texture carried by a dense frame that is perfectly tamed. The balance combines flavour, freshness and length, ending on a persistent finish that extends the spice and floral notes with great distinction.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this cuvée between 16 and 17°C in large glasses to open the bouquet and highlight the texture. A gentle aeration of 30 to 45 minutes, depending on sensitivity, allows the aromas to unfold naturally. For optimal storage, keep bottles on their side, away from light, in a cool, stable cellar. Already accessible, this vintage has a cellaring potential up to 2050, offering a superb aromatic journey over the years as the patina of time reveals additional notes of dried flowers, noble humus and complex spices.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : Comté gougères, delicate poultry rillettes, ham in parsley jelly for a refined start.
• Starters : light game terrine, classic œufs en meurette reimagined, finely diced beef tartare with fresh herbs.
• Main courses : duck pink, roasted pigeon, woodcock stewed, veal fillets, risotto with prized mushrooms, reduced jus and root-vegetable garnishes.
• Cheeses : mature Brillat-Savarin, mildly salted Comté, tempered Époisses, creating a balance between lactic richness and the wine’s smoothness.
• Desserts : a restrained pairing with a lightly sweet red-berry tart, or a spiced poached pear, served sparingly to preserve harmony.

Occasions to enjoy

The Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées 2020 is ideally suited to chosen moments where the pleasure of taste meets the emotion of the table.

• To elevate a gourmet dinner for two, centred on noble poultry and short, concentrated jus.
• For a special occasion, when the finesse and depth of Pinot Noir become a shared language among guests.
• As an exceptional gift for a fine-wine enthusiast, aware of its cellaring potential and the terroir’s virtuosity.

Characteristics

• Name : Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées 2020, Louis Jadot
• Appellation : Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine, Burgundy terroir
• Vintage : 2020
• Grape : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol : 13,5%
• Ageing : 18 months in oak barrels
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : until around 2050
• Serving temperature : 16 to 17°C