Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Joseph Faiveley
Label Name:
 
Chambolle Musingy 1er Cru les Charmes
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-17°C

Awards/Ratings
William Kelley (Wine Advocate) 92–94; Robert Parker aggregated listings 94; James Suckling 95; Burghound 90–93; Neal Martin (Vinous) 89–91; Jasper Morris 93–95; Wine Spectator listed up to 95

Tasting Note
Perfumed red fruits (raspberry, cherry) with rose and violet florals, sweet spice and subtle smoke; medium-bodied, silky tannins, lively acidity, mineral undertow and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck breast with cherry jus, mushroom risotto, roast lamb, aged Comté or Époisses cheese. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or hoisin‑glazed pork, miso aubergine, soy‑glazed salmon, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir; partial whole‑cluster fermentation in stainless/wood; aged ~16 months in French oak (40–50% new); viticulture managed organically on plot.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Faiveley, founded 1825 and family‑owned (led by Erwan Faiveley), manages extensive Côte d'Or holdings including many Premiers and Grands Crus; cellars in Nuits‑Saint‑Georges.