Description
Description Chambolle-Musigny
Estate
The Domaine Alain Jeanniard is a family-run estate known for producing elegant and precise wines from the Côte de Nuits. Rooted in several generations of tradition, the estate emphasizes a respectful approach to viticulture coupled with traditional know-how.
Vineyard
Located in Chambolle-Musigny, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir characterized by clay-limestone soils that favor the production of refined and delicate wines. This appellation is renowned for its Pinot Noir expressing the origin of Burgundy with great finesse.
Wine
This Chambolle-Musigny 2023 expresses the typical Pinot Noir profile in a balanced and fruity style. It is an accessible red wine with a silky structure and precise aromatic character, emblematic of this sector of the Côte de Nuits.
Vintage
The 2023 vintage was marked by favorable climatic conditions ensuring optimal grape maturity. This wine reflects aromatic freshness combined with good concentration, offering a notable aging potential in the coming years.
Vinification & Aging
The vinification favors gentle extraction to preserve the fruit’s freshness and finesse. Aging takes place in oak barrels for about 12 months, with a controlled proportion of new oak, allowing the subtle integration of oak aromas without overshadowing the delicacy of the terroir.
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
Characteristics & Tasting
Tasting
- Appearance: Clear ruby red with bright reflections
- Nose: Precise aromas of fresh cherry, raspberry, and floral notes of violet
- Palate: Elegant and supple, with fine tannins and a pleasant freshness on the finish
Serving
Serve at 57-61°F (14-16°C). A light decanting for about one hour is recommended to fully express the aromatic profile.
Food Pairings
Roasted veal chop with herbs, farm-raised chicken supreme with morel mushrooms, aged Époisses cheese, and summer truffle potato gratin.
Occasions
Refined business meal, reunion with friends who appreciate Burgundy wines, family dinner tasting.
Aging Potential
Enjoy now for its freshness, but it will gain in complexity over the next 8-12 years.
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