# Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes (2021)

- **Producer:** Jean-Claude Boisset
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €172
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, raspberry, red cherry, violet, redcurrant, vanilla, cloves, leather, forest floor, earth

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Produced from vines averaging 51 years old.
- The 2021 vintage yielded only 1,552 bottles.
- 'Charmes' historically referred to uncultivated or wooded land.
- The producer has won the 'Clos de la Roche' Trophy five times.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and velvety tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins like duck, game, and poultry. Its vibrant acidity can cut through the fattiness of dishes, while subtle earthy or fruity notes in the wine can echo or contrast with ingredients like mushrooms, berries, or herbs.

## 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).