Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Barthod |
Label Name: | Chambolle Musigny 1er les Cras |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Selected professional scores: Vinous ~93, Robert Parker (WA) ~94; widely praised for mineral intensity and aging potential (drink 2029–2050 potential)
Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Pinot with red and black cherry, plum, potpourri and brown spice notes; fine-grained tannins, bright acidity, and a long, savory, slightly licorice-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, lamb, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed salmon, shiitake stir-fry, grilled wagyu with soy-based sauces.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; cold soak, native-yeast fermentation with partial whole‑cluster use, gentle pump-overs/punchdowns, aged ~18–20 months in 20–30% new French oak, minimal fining/filtration.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Ghislaine Barthod (est. late 1920s) farms ~6–6.5 ha in Chambolle-Musigny; Ghislaine (now with son Clément) focuses on low yields, organic practices and classic terroir-driven Pinot.