Wines Chambolle-Musigny Domaine Georges Glantenay - 2021

Domaine Georges Glantenay's Chambolle-Musigny 2021 is a refined red wine from one of Burgundy's most admired villages, expertly expressing the delicate and sensual character for which this appellation is celebrated. Produced predominantly from Pinot Noir, the 2021 vintage benefits from a cooler growing season, which tends to result in wines of remarkable finesse, freshness, and aromatic purity. The grapes are hand-harvested from parcels with limestone-rich soils overlaid with a thin layer of clay, contributing to the wine's signature elegance and mineral backbone. The vinification process at Domaine Georges Glantenay typically involves a gentle extraction to preserve the vibrant fruit and floral characteristics, followed by maturation in a mix of new and seasoned French oak barrels, which adds depth without overpowering the wine's natural charm.

Chambolle-Musigny resides in the Côte de Nuits, itself the northern section of Burgundy's illustrious Côte d'Or. The region enjoys a semi-continental climate, with cool winters and warm summers tempered by gentle breezes, allowing Pinot Noir to reach perfect ripeness while retaining freshness and acidity. The vineyards, positioned on well-drained slopes with ancient limestone mother rock, impart a remarkable minerality and tension to the wine. Long regarded as one of Burgundy's most noble terroirs, Chambolle-Musigny is synonymous with sapphire-hued, silken-textured reds, often described as the most feminine expression of the Côte de Nuits.

This wine’s graceful texture, red cherry and raspberry fruit, and supple tannins make it an outstanding match for sophisticated yet subtly flavoured dishes. Traditional Burgundian pairings include roasted quail or pigeon, delicate veal blanquette, or a creamy mushroom fricassée. The wine’s vibrancy also allows it to shine alongside fine-grained charcuterie, or even a simple roasted chicken accented with fresh herbs. For cheese, opt for mild, bloomy-rind varieties such as Brie de Meaux or Chaource.

For tasting, allow the bottle to breathe for an hour before serving. The ideal serving temperature is 15-16°C, which will highlight the wine's aromatic complexity and silky mouthfeel. This Chambolle-Musigny has the potential to evolve gracefully over the next 8 to 12 years, rewarding patient cellaring with further nuance and depth.