COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Jean-Claude Boisset
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Jean-Claude Boisset Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes 2021 hails from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. This wine is a rare expression from a challenging 2021 vintage, characterized by a significant frost event that drastically reduced yields, resulting in a limited production of just 1,552 bottles. The vineyard, known as 'Les Charmes,' historically denoted uncultivated land, adding a layer of narrative to its terroir. Maison Jean-Claude Boisset, a prominent Burgundy producer, emphasizes a meticulous 'Domaine' approach to winemaking, guided by winemaker Grégory Patriat's expertise. The average vine age for this cuvée is 51 years, contributing to the wine's depth and complexity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€172
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Produced from vines averaging 51 years old.
Fact 02
The 2021 vintage yielded only 1,552 bottles.
Fact 03
'Charmes' historically referred to uncultivated or wooded land.
Fact 04
The producer has won the 'Clos de la Roche' Trophy five times.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes begins with hand-harvesting two-thirds of the grapes, with harvest dates carefully selected by winemaker Grégory Patriat. Fermentation utilizes indigenous yeasts and occurs at cool temperatures with gentle punch-downs. Maceration on the skins lasts for 15 days, including two days at 12°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels that have been toasted at low temperatures, with 35% new oak used for the 2021 vintage. The wine has a stated alcohol by volume of 13.5% and is dry with low residual sugar (0.2 g/l).
