Domaine Lignier-Michelot Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2023

Domaine Lignier-Michelot Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes

Region: Burgundy, France

Vintage: 2023

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Pinot Noir

ABV: 13%

The wine shows a bright ruby colour. The nose exudes intense aromas of black cherry paired with violette and hints of warm spices. The palate reveals a rich fruitiness balanced by a refreshing acidity, the finish is long and supported by refined and silky tannins.

The Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes is sourced from 1.5 hectares of vines across two parcels (Les Drazey and Les Gamaires), planted in 1955 and 1957. One of these parcels is located just below the Grand Cru Bonnes-Mares on limestone-rich soils.

The Chambolle-Musigny vieilles vignes is produced using 70-80% of whole bunches, the grapes will be gently infused in the must without heavy extraction. After fermentation the wines are aged for 12 months in barriques, the total of new oak never exceeds 30% to enhance the purity of the fruit, and will spend the last four months in stainless steel before bottling.

Virgile Lignier took over Domaine Lignier-Michelot from his father in 2000, developing it into one of the Côte de Nuit's most respected estates. Neal Martin describes them as wines that “showcase the Morey appellation supremely well”, a reflection of Virgile’s meticulous approach in the vineyard and the cellar.