Bouchard Père & Fils : Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru "Les Noirots" 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru "Les Noirots" 2022 from Bouchard Père & Fils

Tasting

Appearance
The wine reveals a brilliant ruby red color, enhanced by luminous highlights.

Nose
Particularly expressive, the bouquet reveals delicate aromas of small red berries such as strawberry and raspberry, harmoniously intertwined with floral notes of violet. Subtle hints of mocha, sweet spices, and a light vanilla oak note enrich this aromatic palette.

Palate
Highly refined, the palate offers a silky texture with lace-like tannins. The balance is remarkable between fine minerality, refreshing acidity, and an elegant structure, leading to a long finish marked by notes of cherry and candied fruit.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs beautifully with light game such as partridge, offal like liver or kidneys, as well as poultry or stir-fried vegetables. It also enhances soft cheeses such as brie de Meaux, reblochon, or cîteaux.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate the Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru "Les Noirots" 2022, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 54 and 57°F. This cellaring wine can be enjoyed after a few years of patience and will continue to evolve favorably until around 2042.

The elegance and finesse of a Premier Cru from Chambolle-Musigny

The estate

Founded in 1731, the House of Bouchard Père & Fils is a true institution in Burgundy. Established in the heart of the Château de Beaune since 1820, it oversees an exceptional estate of 130 hectares of vineyards, spread across more than 450 prestigious parcels. Historically managed by the founding family and then by the Henriot family, the estate is now majority-owned by Artémis Domaines. This transition marks a new era for the domaine, which continues its pursuit of excellence while completing the conversion of its entire vineyard to organic farming.

The vineyard

This Premier Cru comes from the Les Noirots climat, ideally located in the northern part of the Chambolle-Musigny appellation, within the renowned Côte de Nuits. The vines thrive on a gentle south-facing slope, at an altitude ranging between 250 and 300 meters. The terroir is distinguished by a homogeneous soil of compact limestone, enriched with silica and clay nodules, providing deep rooting and optimal ripening conditions. For this cuvée, the grapes come from a small 0.25-hectare parcel cultivated under contract.

The vintage

The year 2022 offered particularly favorable climatic conditions in Bourgogne, marking the return of generous yields after several years of challenging weather. The harvest yielded grapes in impeccable sanitary condition, with ideal ripeness. This favorable growing cycle produced perfectly balanced berries, preserving a fine natural freshness.

Vinification and aging

After manual harvesting in ventilated crates and rigorous sorting, the vinification of the Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru "Les Noirots" 2022 begins with a vatting period lasting 8 to 15 days. The wine then undergoes careful aging in French oak barrels for 10 to 12 months, with 25 to 30% new barrels, enhancing the aromatic complexity without masking the identity of the terroir.

Grape variety

100% pinot noir