Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2022

Maison Joseph Drouhin, founded in Beaune in 1880, is one of Burgundy's great family-owned wine houses. For four generations, the Drouhin family has crafted wines with the ambition of expressing Burgundy's remarkable terroirs with precision, elegance and authenticity. With a portfolio spanning more than 90 appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers an exceptional journey through Burgundy, from regional appellations to the most prestigious Premier and Grand Crus.

The Maison has been awarded the Grappe d'Or by Gault&Millau, recognising its outstanding quality and its place among Burgundy's leading producers.

The Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is one of Gevrey-Chambertin's most generous Grand Crus, located immediately below Chambertin and extending from Griotte-Chambertin. The origin of its name remains uncertain: does it refer to the hornbeam trees ("charmes") that once grew here, or simply to the captivating character of the wine itself? The only certainty is that a 19th-century official document already refers to the "untilled land of Charmes." Its limestone outcrops, covered with very thin soils rich in rocks and marl, produce a Pinot Noir combining generosity, elegance and remarkable finesse.

Appearance: Deep, bright ruby-red colour.

Nose: Fresh cherry aromas followed by refined notes of oak, delicate spices and subtle hints of musk.

Palate: A rare and generous wine, offering extraordinary richness and harmony without heaviness. Noble, silky tannins create a velvety texture ("gras"), while vibrant acidity brings freshness, energy and an exceptionally elegant finish.

Food Pairing: Excellent with beef fillet, roast pigeon, duck breast, hare royale, venison, wild mushrooms or mature Époisses cheese.