Domaine Clerget

Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes - Domaine Clerget 2022

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Domaine Clerget
Name	Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes
Variety	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2022
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, floral notes
Vinification method	Fermentation in wooden vats, long maceration
Region	Burgundy
Production area	Côte de Nuits
Country	France
Type	Red wine
Aging	12-18 months
Type of cask	French oak barrels
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 10-15 years
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Description

The Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes from Domaine Clerget is a wine that remarkably highlights the expression and finesse typical of Burgundy wines. Known for its extraordinary elegance, this single-varietal Pinot Noir wine is sourced from carefully selected vineyards in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, where the calcareous-clay terroir imparts unique and unrepeatable nuances.

The vinification of the Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes follows traditional methods, with careful temperature control and meticulous management of the maceration period, allowing for balanced extraction of colors, aromas, and tannins. Fermentation takes place in open wooden vats, followed by aging in French oak barrels, some new and some used, for a period of about 16-18 months.

On the nose, this wine unfolds a sophisticated bouquet with notes of cherry and berries, enriched by touches of sweet spices, vanilla, and a light floral hint reminiscent of violet. On the palate, it presents as silky and velvety, with a balanced structure offering finely crafted tannins and fresh acidity, culminating in a long and persistent finish that leaves an impression of refined elegance and complexity.

Ideal for serving with red meat dishes, game, or aged cheeses, the Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes - Domaine Clerget is an excellent choice for special occasions or to appreciate the depth of flavors that only a great Burgundy wine can offer. An exemplar that continues to improve with age, suggesting a significant aging potential.

The winery

Domaine Y. Clerget – Winery in Borgogna (Côte de Beaune)

Discover the story and wines of Domaine Y. Clerget.

Small Burgundian domaine led by Thibaud Clerget, with long-established family roots in Volnay and production focused on the grands crus of the Côte de Beaune, predominantly Pinot Noir, with a selection of whites from Meursault.

Region: Borgogna (Côte de Beaune)

Country: Francia

Founded: 1268

Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

The Clerget family has a long-standing presence in Volnay. Thibaud Clerget is the key figure in the recent revival, having joined in an operational capacity in 2015. Production focused on Volnay crus and other sites in the Côte de Beaune; includes a white associated with Meursault. Use of indigenous yeasts and practices aimed at showcasing the terroir.

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Winery history

The Clerget family has been established in Burgundy for centuries; the official website traces its roots back to 1268 and a family succession spanning more than twenty generations. In recent years Thibaud Clerget has taken the reins of the estate and initiated a production and commercial revitalization. Some publications also report the acquisition of additional vineyards in 2022, increasing the holdings reported by specialist distributors.

Production philosophy

A respectful approach to the land and traditional practices combined with controlled experimentation: fermentations with indigenous yeasts, careful vineyard work and techniques designed to preserve the expression of individual terroirs rather than standardize the style.

Terroir and vineyards

Located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, with vineyards and production ties to Volnay, Pommard and parcels in Meursault, the estate cultivates several Premier Crus in Volnay and also owns notable parcels such as the Clos de Vougeot, mentioned in commercial descriptions.