Domaine Lignier-Michelot - Charmes-Chambertin 2020

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Charmes-Chambertin is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red wine in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy, with Pinot noir as the main grape variety. It is located in the southern part of the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin and on the lower hillside east of Chambertin (on the other side of the Route des Grands Crus), north of Mazoyères-Chambertin and south of Griotte-Chambertin. The AOC was created in 1937.

Two barrels, not new. 100% whole bunch, from a farming contract in the upper part of Mazoyères. Virgile is keen to avoid any potential monolithic aspect. Black with purple rim, dark fruit, black pepper, exciting stuff, with a dark peony floral note. More red fruit Charmes lurks beneath, discernible on the palate, enough volume of fruit to flirt with lushness, then a clean pure finish. Really persistent too! Very good indeed.

The 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from Mazoyères and contains 100% whole bunch. Very crisp, taut and minerally on the nose, this feels tight, timid at the moment. But certainly there is impressive precision here, wilted rose petal scents emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with dense and grippy tannins. Layer of black fruit, just a slight touch of burnt toast/ash towards the sinewy and white pepper finish. Give this 5-7 years in bottle - it’s a bit brutish at the moment. 

 

IB

94-97

V

92-94

Price: $530.00

In Mixed Case: $450.50

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Producer	Domaine Lignier-Michelot
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Gevrey Chambertin
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2020
Sku	14795
Size	750ml