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.