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Tasting note
Above the legendary Les Amoureuses, not far from Musigny, lies a small, barely known parcel that quietly holds its own against the greats: Les Chabiots. Here, Domaine Hubert Lignier – rooted in Morey-Saint-Denis since the 1880s and today run by Laurent Lignier in the fifth generation – buys grapes from vines planted in 1997. The result is a Chambolle exactly as one would wish for it: translucent, fragrant, with that cool precision which distinguishes the house. Not a wine that pushes forward – one that whispers and lingers long.
- Colour & appearance
- Medium, quite transparent ruby red – crystal clear, as one expects from fine Pinot Noir.
- Nose
- Fine and elegant: rose petals, wild strawberries and red cherries, along with herbs and a hint of pepper. An aromatic profile of great clarity, more infusion than density.
- Palate
- Clear and transparent: first herbs, then red berries and flowers. Fine-grained tannins, equally fine, lively acidity – a sensual, precisely built Chambolle without any heaviness.
- Finish
- Long and clear, with a sensual finale – the floral and berry notes carry well beyond the final impression.
- Terroir & origin
- The vineyard site lies south of Chambolle-Musigny, above Les Amoureuses and close to Musigny – the finest neighbourhood in the most noble village of the Côte de Nuits. Because of its small size, Les Chabiots is little known, yet its potential is considerable. The 2022 vintage was hot and dry; heavy rainfall at the end of June saved the vines from water stress, and harvesting began on 1 September.
- Grape variety & vinification
- Pure Pinot Noir, dry, 13.5% ABV. Fermented with around one third whole bunches; maceration time was shortened to 15 to 17 days to avoid excessive tannin extraction. Hardly any punching down – more infusion than extraction – and gentle pressing. In the cellar of the estate, which moved into new premises in 2008, the wine moves solely by gravity; the domaine has been organically certified since 2019. Only three barrels were produced.
- Food recommendations
- With pigeon breast on lentils, duck confit with mushrooms or a simple porcini risotto, this Pinot shows what Chambolle can do. A mild hard cheese such as a young Comté also pairs superbly.
- Special features
- A rarity of three barrels from a lesser-known site directly above Burgundy’s most famous Premier Crus – and proof of the new, quieter tone of the Lignier house: less grip, more grace.
