Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d'Orveau
The vintage
2021 is a rare vintage. The bud burst took place ten days earlier than anticipated on the 4 April. Then, during the nights of the 5, 6 and 7 April, temperatures fell well below as low as -8 °C. From May through until July the weather was cool and humid. Flowering took place mid-June. The harvests began on the 21 September and drew to a close on the 30 September. Our red wines are seductive, intensely fragrant and spicy (notes of white pepper and cinnamon). 2021 offers a classic Burgundian style with delicate tannins, excellent aromatic intensity and notes of juicy, zesty red berries and remarkable balance. This is an elegant and immensely pleasurable vintage.
Appellation
descriptionIntroduction
The "La Combe d'Orveau" parcel is situated just above the Musigny Grand Cru. This parcel most probably owes its name to its position in the upper parts of the valley and its south facing exposure: Orveau or le val d'or. It is one of the rare parts of Bourgogne where a Grand Cru, a 1er Cru and a village appellation sit side by side: "En Orveau".
Exposition
South, South-East
Soil
Pebbly, limestone rich soils
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
Characteristics of our plot
Surface area
0 ha 25 a 77 ca - [0,64 Acres]
Characteristics of our plot
Years the vines were planted
1945
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 cellars at consistent, natural hygrometry and temperature.
Tasting
Tasting
Bright garnet in colour with a delicate nose disclosing fruity and oaky notes. The palate reveals fruity, toasty notes such as black cherry and a firm tannic structure. An elegant, delicate and very distinctive wine.
Serve with
Pigeon with grapes, duck breast with mushrooms, roast turkey
Serve at
14°C to 16°C
Cellaring Potential
10 to 12 years
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