Wines Chambolle-Musigny Domaine Lignier-Michelot - Vieilles Vignes - 2023

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Domaine Lignier-Michelot’s Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2023 is a captivating red wine that embodies the nuanced elegance characteristic of its famed appellation. Produced exclusively from Pinot Noir, this cuvée draws its depth and personality from old vines (“vieilles vignes”), whose age imparts intensity and complexity to the fruit. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was marked by a balanced growing season, fostering both freshness and ripe, expressive aromatics. Domaine Lignier-Michelot employs meticulous vineyard work and a gentle winemaking philosophy, with partial whole-cluster fermentation enhancing aromatic finesse. Ageing takes place in oak barrels to add subtle layers of spice and polish to the wine’s supple structure. The result is a red wine with a vibrant ruby hue, expressing floral notes of violet and rose, mingling with red cherries, wild strawberries, a hint of liquorice and finely integrated oak.

Chambolle-Musigny lies in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, a region revered for Pinot Noir of exceptional purity and finesse. The village is particularly celebrated for wines distinguished by their finesse and fragrance rather than sheer power. The terroir here blends limestone and clay soils, contributing to the wine’s silkiness and mineral backbone. The cool continental climate, coupled with gentle slopes and ideal sun exposure, ensures slow, even ripening of the grapes. The region’s rich viticultural history, dating back to monastic times, continues to influence producers’ dedication to quality and tradition.

Pair this Chambolle-Musigny with refined dishes that complement its grace. Serve alongside roast duck with cherries, herb-crusted rack of lamb or classic coq au vin for a harmonious match. For a local touch, try it with poulet à la moutarde or a mushroom and truffle risotto. Soft, earthy cheeses such as Brillat-Savarin or Saint-Marcellin will also highlight the wine’s delicate structure.

For optimal enjoyment, decant this wine for 30 to 60 minutes to allow its aromas to unfurl, and serve at a temperature of 15-17°C. This will showcase its expressive bouquet, seductive texture and lingering, poised finish.