Chambolle-Musigny (Red)

Origine

Domaine Christian Clerget has 2 hectares in the Chambolle Musigny appellation, mad up of several small parcels of vines, with an average age of 35 years. 

Vinification

Harvested entirely by hand and sorted in the vineyards by the grape pickers. The grapes are transported in crates of 30 kg, which prevents the harvested grapes from being compressed.  Upon arrival at the winery, the crates’ contents are emptied out onto a simple, stainless steel sorting table, to undergo a second sorting. The grapes are then destemmed and go into vats. Fermentation is temperature controlled (maximum 32°C) with the vats cooled by the use of a portable cooler if necessary, to prevent fermentation starting too quickly.  A pumping-over operation is performed immediately to unify the contents of the vat.
When fermentation is halfway through, pumping-over operations are replaced by a single, non-mechanical cap punching operation per day, until the wine is ready to leave the vat and be pressed.  It then goes into vat for 3-4 days, the time required to separate out the coarser lees, after which it is transferred into oak barrels by gravity, without pumping.  The wine is racked using a manual vacuum pump once malo-lactic fermentation is complete.  After 18 months' ageing, the blending of the barrels (20% new barrels) of the same appellation is carried out by racking the wines into a vat of the same appellation, where they will blend together. We bottle the wines on the property ourselves, without fining or filtration.

Notes de dégustation

Due to the intensity and finesse of the Chambolle Musigny appellation, it is often referred to as the Côte de Nuits' most feminine wine. The ruby red colour is haloed with bright, shiny reflections.  Its bouquet is made up of red berry aromas (strawberries, raspberries and blackcurrants).  It is rich and mellow on the palate. 

Mets d'accompagnements

Combining power and femininity, this wine will pair very well with full- flavoured meats, game, and all types of cheese, but especially mature cheeses, such as Epoisse from Burgundy.

Ageing potential
8-10 years

Serving temperature
14-16°C