# Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Louis Jadot
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €499
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, blossom, black cherry, black plum, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, red plum, blackberry, vanilla, cedar, smoke, earth, leather, forest floor, mushroom

## About this wine

Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses from Domaine Louis Jadot is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. The 'Les Amoureuses' vineyard is highly regarded, often compared to Grand Cru sites, and is known for producing wines of great finesse. Louis Jadot, a historic Burgundy producer founded in 1859, manages over 150 hectares of vineyards, with winemaker Frédéric Barnier overseeing a philosophy of minimal intervention. The 2022 vintage was warm and dry, resulting in balanced wines with good richness and aromatic freshness.

## Interesting facts

- 'Les Amoureuses' translates to 'Women in Love,' hinting at the wine's delicate and emotive character.
- This Premier Cru vineyard is often considered to be of Grand Cru quality.
- Louis Jadot's parcel in Les Amoureuses is a modest 0.12 hectares.
- The vineyard sits on a Comblanchien limestone terrace.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and silky tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins like duck and lamb. Its lively acidity can cut through richer sauces, while its aromatic complexity can echo or contrast with herbs and earthy flavors in dishes.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru involves fermentation in open vats or tanks for up to four weeks, with potential use of whole-cluster fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels for 15 to 18 months, or up to 20 months. Domaine Louis Jadot employs a philosophy of minimal intervention, guided by winemaker Frédéric Barnier. The estate's vineyards are managed with organic principles and hold High Environmental Value level 3 certification.