Burgundy 201: Chambolle-Musigny
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Boris Buliga
Continuation of marvelous journey - this time focused on Chambolle-Musigny.
Of course, Maksym is a dangerous man. First, he invites us on a small journey of three lecture tastings through Burgundy, purposefully leaving out Beaujolais, to simply lay the foundation and spark a love affair with this patchwork region. And we do fall in love! But what comes next? Next, we delve deep into each commune and village! All in the quest to fully understand their stylistic nuances by exploring a small locale from broad village wines to specific premier cru and grand cru. I know, it sounds quite nerdy and expensive. But we’re not in a hurry, are we? And even if this level of detail doesn’t excite you, at least it’s an opportunity to enjoy some exceptionally delicious wine.
Finding a good selection that meets these criteria without costing a fortune is no easy task. But sometimes, it’s possible. This is how we find ourselves in Chambolle-Musigny. This small village in Côte de Nuits is renowned for producing some of the most ethereal, refined and perfumed Pinot Noirs in the world. Its two grand cru vineyards, Bonnes Mares and Musigny, are legendary. Bonnes Mares, which straddles the border with Morey-Saint-Denis, is known for producing wines with more structure and depth, while Musigny is often hailed for its unparalleled finesse and aromatic complexity.
In addition to these illustrious grand crus, Chambolle-Musigny boasts several premier crus that are highly esteemed. Les Amoureuses, often considered of grand cru quality, is celebrated for its seductive and floral character. Other notable premier crus include Les Fuées, Les Gruenchers, Les Charmes, Les Cras, and La Combe d'Orveau. Each of these vineyards brings its unique expression to the wine, contributing to the rich tapestry of Chambolle-Musigny's viticultural landscape.
As you can see, we travelled through some of these exceptional vineyards to savour the nuanced elegance that Chambolle-Musigny offers, and to understand why this village holds a special place in the heart of Burgundy enthusiasts.
| Wine | Place | rms Average score calculated using the root mean square method, reflecting the collective assessment of a wine by participants. | wavg Weighted average score for the wine, where each participant's rating is adjusted for their wine assessment expertise. | sdev Standard deviation measures the controversy of a wine's reception. A lower value signifies greater consensus among participants. | fav Count of participants who selected this wine as their evening's favourite. | out Number of participants who identified this wine as their least favourite of the evening. | price Price of the wine, if available. | QPR Quality-price ratio, indicating value for money. A higher number denotes better value. Available when price is known. |
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| 🏅 5th | 4.0896 | 4.0687 | 0.0054 | 0 | 0 | 4,300 UAH | 0.6194 | |
| 🏅 4th | 4.2362 | 4.2263 | 0.0051 | 1 | 0 | 3,097 UAH | 1.0957 | |
| 🥉 3rd | 4.2669 | 4.2672 | 0.0022 | 1 | 0 | 5,600 UAH | 0.6459 | |
| 🥈 2nd | 4.3449 | 4.3531 | 0.0036 | 0 | 0 | 7,700 UAH | 0.5377 | |
| 🥇 1st | 4.4674 | 4.4344 | 0.0061 | 7 | 0 | 9,500 UAH | 0.4959 |
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Hudelot-Noëllat Chambolle-Musigny 2021
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Côte d'Or » Côte de Nuits » Chambolle-Musigny AOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Hudelot-Noëllat
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol
- 13
- Sugar
- unknown
- Price
- 4300 UAH
This wine secured the 🏅 5th place in our wine tasting lineup.
Perfumed yet a bit pushy bouquet of sour cherry, red flowers, spices, and plums with some greenish notes. Juicy and fresh with a neat texture—tannins are not too grippy but add volume. The finish is long with an interesting dark chocolate bitterness. A good wine with questionable value; in this lineup, it almost feels like an overpriced table wine. But hey, it's good.
Domaine Gérard Seguin Chambolle-Musigny Derriere le Four 2016
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Côte d'Or » Côte de Nuits » Chambolle-Musigny AOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine Gérard Seguin
- Vintage
- 2016
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol
- 13
- Sugar
- 1
- Price
- 3097 UAH
This wine secured the 🏅 4th place in our wine tasting lineup.
Oh my God, what a beautiful and perfumed bouquet! Blueberries, ripe cherries, charcoal, spices, chocolate, and sweet menthol. It's interesting how, despite its density, it still manages to be ethereal. Medium acidity, but enough to keep it juicy. Beautiful finish with notes of raspberry and earth. Almost perfectly balanced. Quaffable and delicious—perfect to drink now. Great value and style; you can never go wrong with Seguin.
Domaine Méo-Camuzet Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras 2021
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Côte d'Or » Côte de Nuits » Chambolle-Musigny AOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine Méo-Camuzet
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol
- 13
- Sugar
- 0.2
- Price
- 5600 UAH
This wine secured the 🥉 3rd place in our wine tasting lineup.
This wine masterfully combines concentration and delicacy. Despite its density, it remains airy, perfumed, and seamless on all levels. Beautiful bouquet of blueberries, cherry, plum, grilled meat, and a hint of pine in the background. Almost perfectly balanced, it's silky, quaffable, and delicious. A sophisticated beauty that you can drink like wild strawberry compote. Talk about contrasts.
Domaine Bruno Clair Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2020
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Côte d'Or » Côte de Nuits » Chambolle-Musigny AOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine Bruno Clair
- Vintage
- 2021
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol
- 13
- Sugar
- 0.3
- Price
- 7700 UAH
This wine secured the 🥈 2nd place in our wine tasting lineup.
What a style! Beautiful perfumed bouquet of pines, berries, stones, blood orange, coffee, black pepper, peperoncino, and paprika affumicata. Airy on the palate and almost perfectly balanced, it offers good fruit and juiciness. The long, slightly smoked finish is incredible. A shame it's so young.
Domaine Confuron Christian Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2019
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Côte d'Or » Côte de Nuits » Bonnes-Mares AOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine Christian Confuron
- Vintage
- 2019
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Sugar
- 0
- Price
- 9500 UAH
This wine secured the 🥇 1st place in our wine tasting lineup.
Oh my. This is just another level. Intense (in the context of Chambolle-Musigny) and perfumed bouquet of hibiscus, cherry, raspberries, earth, grilled meat, herbs, fried sunflower seeds, dark chocolate with orange zest, and orange oil. So fresh, so juicy, with incredible acidity. On the palate it's like compote—seamless, delicious, and quaffable. The aftertaste is long, though it lacks some evolution. The wine is obviously too young, although already irresistible. The finish is wonderful with smoke, herbs, hibiscus, raspberries, and ya'an cha!
Resources
- Vins de Bourgogne
- Parr, R., & Mackay, J. (2018). The Sommelier's Atlas of Taste: A Field Guide to the Great Wines of Europe. Ten Speed Press.
- Harding, J. (2023). The Oxford companion to wine. Oxford Companions.
Raw scores
| Wine | Max D | Ivan M | Yaroslav M | Oleksandr Ya | Dmytro Kh | Boris B | Elvira K | Julie B | Dmytro L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.10 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 4.10 | 4.10 | 4.00 | |
| 4.15 | 4.30 | 4.40 | 4.27 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | |
| 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.20 | |
| 4.35 | 4.40 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.25 | 4.40 | 4.30 | 4.45 | 4.35 | |
| 4.35 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.40 | 4.60 | 4.40 | 4.50 | 4.55 | 4.40 |