COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
100% Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine François Bertheau
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses from Domaine François Bertheau is a 2019 vintage Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. The wine originates from the highly regarded Les Amoureuses vineyard, a Premier Cru site often likened to Grand Cru quality, known for its delicate yet intense character. Domaine François Bertheau, a fifth-generation family estate, is committed to a minimalist winemaking philosophy that prioritizes terroir expression, elegance, and finesse. The 2019 vintage benefited from a warm, dry growing season, yielding wines of refined quality and balance. Bertheau's approach emphasizes purity and the unique voice of the vineyard, with low yields and a hands-off winemaking style.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€460
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Les Amoureuses translates to 'The Lovers,' hinting at the wine's seductive qualities.
Fact 02
The vineyard is a Premier Cru, but often considered Grand Cru in quality by connoisseurs.
Fact 03
Domaine Bertheau practices very low yields, about half of the appellation's maximum.
Fact 04
François Bertheau believes terroir is paramount, spending most of his time in the vineyard.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Domaine François Bertheau for this Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses begins with manual harvesting. The grapes are 100% destemmed before undergoing fermentation in steel and cement tanks for 14-16 days, utilizing indigenous yeasts. A key aspect of the vinification is the minimal intervention, with very little pumping-over or punching down to prevent over-extraction and preserve the wine's delicate character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, with a conscious effort to use only a small proportion of new wood (10-20%). This approach is guided by the domaine's philosophy of prioritizing terroir expression and allowing the natural qualities of the Pinot Noir and the vineyard to shine through.
