Chambolle-Musigny « Les Charmes » 1er cru

GRAPE VARIETYPinot Noir
ACREAGE0.6719 hectare
SoilClay limestone
ORIENTATIONEast/south-east
AVERAGE ALTITUDE260m
YEAR OF PLANTING1946, 1962, 1978, 1980
Vinification30–50% whole bunches; 10–15 days maceration in wooden vats
MATURATION18–20 months in oak barrels; approx. 30% new barrels
TASTING NOTESRuby red colour
Nose of red fruits
Very supple and complex palate; very silky tannins
LAYING DOWN5 years minimum

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