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.