2023 Dominique Laurent Chambolle-Musigny 1Cru Les Charmes VV.
This is a wine that epitomizes the grace of Chambolle-Musigny, sourced from "Les Charmes," arguably the village's most famous Premier Cru vineyard. This terroir is renowned for producing wines of exceptional charm, perfume, and silkiness. In the hands of Dominique Laurent, who applies his "haute-couture" winemaking to fruit from very old vines, the wine gains an extra dimension of depth and textural richness. Expect a classy, perfumed bouquet of black cherries, cassis, and raspberry, interwoven with floral notes of violet and a subtle, toasty spice from the expertly integrated oak. The palate is quintessentially elegant and silky, with a beautiful concentration of fruit and a fine mineral backbone that leads to a long, sophisticated finish.
Reviews & Scores
(Note: As the 2023 vintage has only recently been bottled, specific professional critic scores are still pending release. However, this is a consistently high-scoring wine.)
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Aggregated Critic Score: 90/100 (across 36 reviews on Wine-Searcher).
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The 2020 vintage received a score of 91-93 points from Burghound (Allen Meadows), highlighting its outstanding quality.
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Technical Sheet
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Producer: Dominique Laurent (Négociant-Éleveur)
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Wine: Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes Vieilles Vignes
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Vintage: 2023
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Region: Burgundy, France
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Appellation: AOP Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
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Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
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Terroir: From old vine parcels in "Les Charmes," a Premier Cru vineyard known for its clay and limestone soils that impart finesse and elegance.
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Viticulture: Sourced from top growers who cultivate old vines with low yields to ensure fruit of the highest quality and concentration.
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Aging: Extended aging on lees in high-quality French oak barrels, a significant percentage of which are new and crafted at Laurent's own artisanal cooperage. Bottled without fining or filtration.
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Alcohol: Approx. 13%
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