2022 Domaine Rene Cacheux et Fils Chambolle-Musigny Les Argillieres

France / Burgundy / Cote de Nuits / Chambolle-Musigny Rouge

Domaine René Cacheux et Fils Chambolle-Musigny Les Argillères is an elegant and harmonious Pinot Noir that beautifully expresses the finesse of its terroir. The nose opens with a vibrant combination of red berries such as raspberries and strawberries, mixed with floral notes of violets and a touch of spices and minerals. On the palate, the wine is silky smooth with a perfect balance of freshness, fruit, and subtle spicy nuances. The fine tannins and elegant structure lead to a long and complex finish. A wine that combines both charm and depth, with the potential to develop even greater complexity over time.
Vinification:
Manual harvest and sorting.
100% destemme.
Open tank fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Punching down.
 
Ageing:
Oak barrel-ageing for 18 months (10% new barrels).
No fining and no filtering.
Bottling at the domain.
 
The red Chambolle-Musigny wines are often presented as the most "feminine" of the Côte de Nuits.
The intensity and finesse express themselves indeed with elegant subtlety.