Awards/Ratings

Critic highlights for the 2021 Méo‑Camuzet Chambolle‑Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras: Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy ~91–94; Burghound ~90–93; merchant notes and aggregated scores generally in the low 90s (90–94)

Tasting Note

Perfumed and floral with violets, red cherry and raspberry, a mineral/iron backbone, light savory spice and silky, fine-grained tannins. Elegant mid-weight palate with a saline, lingering finish.

Food Pairing

Roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon; western charcuterie and soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, soy/miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken, mushroom hot pot, grilled shiitake and pork gyoza.

Production Method

Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; gentle cold soak, temperature-controlled fermentation (mostly destemmed), élevage 12–16 months in French oak (portion new), minimal filtration; made in a terroir-driven, low-intervention style.

Vineyard Info

Maison Méo‑Camuzet (Vosne‑Romanée origins) is a historic Côte d’Or producer founded in the early 1900s; the Méo family (and past collaborators like Henri Jayer) built a reputation for powerful yet refined Burgundies; Frère & Soeurs label sources parcels including Les Cras.