Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Fuées"
The vintage
The climatic conditions were very mixed in 2016. The harvests took place later than usual in order to allow the grapes to reach their optimum ripeness levels. Our wines present fruity aromas. The wines are smooth and fleshy. This promises to be a very distinctive vintage.
Appellation
descriptionIntroduction
The "Les Fuées" parcel is situated in the North of the village, just after Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru.
Exposition
East, South-East
Soil
Clay-limestone
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
Characteristics of our plot
Surface area
0 ha 18 a 97 ca - [0,47 Acres]
Characteristics of our plot
Years the vines were planted
1944, 2011
Winemaking
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The proportion of de-stemmed grapes and whole clusters varies depending on the vintage. The wines are punched down daily in order to extract colour, tannins and aromas from the skin of the grapes. After a 19 day vatting period, the alcoholic fermentation is complete. The free-run wine is run off using a gravity system whilst the marc is pressed slowly and gently in order to extract an exceptionally pure press wine. The wines are aged for 16 months in French oak barrels (40-50% new oak and 50-60% one-wine barrels) which have been selected for their fine grain and moderate toast. The wines are left to age in our hygrometry-controlled cellars at consistent, natural temperatures.
Tasting
Tasting
Intense ruby red hue. The nose reveals intense and complex aromas of ripe fruits underpinned by a touch of smoke and spice. The smooth attack gives way to a full-bodied, elegant palate.
Serve with
Feathered game, pheasant, deer, wild boar, veal sweetbreads
Serve at
14°C to 16°C
Cellaring Potential
10 to 12 years
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