Born on one of Chambolle’s most coveted climats, the Les Charmes 2022 from the Domaine Louis Latour stands as an ode to the delicacy and aromatic depth of Pinot Noir. This Premier Cru embodies the village’s airy grace, where the lace of aromas meets a skilfully woven palate. For the discerning lover seeking an expressive red that is precise without austerity, this bottle resolves the eternal dilemma between aromatic purity and succulent flesh. At the table, it suits moments when cuisine aspires to height, when a roasted poultry, a reduced jus and a hint of truffle call for a wine that speaks softly but lingers long. In the cellar, it promises harmonious evolution, gaining complexity without losing its silky thread. Here, the house signature favours the cru’s expressiveness, with meticulous vinification and measured élevage that prioritise balance, aromatic precision and the caress of tannic texture. The 2022 vintage, sunny yet measured, offers perfectly ripe fruit supported by an internal freshness that structures the palate and stretches the finish. A Premier Cru of character and nuance, crafted for gastronomy and ageing, extending the French art de vivre at its finest.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from Pinot Noir from vines around 35 years old rooted in clay‑limestone soils, this Chambolle‑Musigny Premier Cru expresses the terroir’s chalky finesse as much as the vintage’s generosity. The harvest is hand‑picked, preserving berry integrity and selecting ideal ripeness. Fermentation takes place in open vats following a traditional approach, with malolactic fermentation completed in full to round the texture and refine the mouthfeel. The ageing, 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels from the tonnellerie Louis Latour, uses roughly 40% new oak with controlled toast. This élevage choice aims for complexity without dominance, a slow and subtle integration of wood that serves the sap of the Pinot. The moderate yield, around 35 hl/ha, naturally concentrates the material while preserving drinkability. In the end, a jeweller’s work to reveal the airy signature of the Charmes, their shimmering florality and a fine‑grained tannic weave.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance: Deep ruby with cherry highlights, clear and luminous, announcing precise fruit and a finely chiselled texture.
• Nose: An expressive bouquet of black cherry and Morello cherry, hints of sweet liquorice, violet and peonies, lifted by stony minerality and a touch of emerging undergrowth.
• Palate: Silky attack then a juicy mid-palate driven by vibrant dark fruit. Tannins, as fine as velvet, shape a slender structure. Long, fresh finish, delicately spiced, leaving a sensation of purity and harmony.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve between 15 and 16°C in large Burgundy glasses to open the floral bouquet and refine the texture. Aeration of 30 to 45 minutes fully reveals the cru’s complexity without altering its natural grace. Store in a cool cellar at around 12°C, protected from light and vibrations. The wine can be enjoyed today for its bright fruit, but will gain depth and complexity with a few years’ ageing. Its ageing potential spans 7 to 10 years, offering an evolving palette from youthful charm to more tertiary nuances.

Food pairings

• Delicate starters: poultry ravioli, reduced jus, woodland mushrooms.
• Noble poultry: roast capon, reduced jus, fine parsnip purée or black garlic.
• Feathered and game meats: braised woodcock, wild pigeon, wild boar stew with lingonberries.
• Truffle cuisine: truffled duck parmentier, homemade gnocchi, parmesan emulsion.
• Cheeses: Brillat‑Savarin, brillat affiné truffé, chaource jeune.

Moments to enjoy

The Les Charmes 2022 lends itself to grand gourmet occasions where nuance and texture are celebrated as much as aroma.

• A seasonal dinner centred on poultry and mushrooms.
• A family meal sharing a Burgundy of character and grace.
• A gift for a connoisseur to mark a special moment.

Characteristics

• Name: Chambolle‑Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2022, Domaine Louis Latour
• Appellation: Chambolle‑Musigny 1er Cru AOC
• Type: Red wine, Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol content: NC
• Ageing: 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels, 40% new
• Bottle size: 75 cl
• Cellaring: 7 to 10 years
• Serving temperature: 15 to 16°C