Barthod Chambolle Musigny 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Barthod
Label Name:
 
Chambolle Musigny
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews for 2020 Barthod Chambolle include Allen Meadows (Burghound) 89-91 (village) and Neal Martin (Vinous) ~89-91; premier-cru parcels (Les Châtelots, Beaux Bruns) scored higher (Jasper Morris 92-94; Wine Advocate 91-93). Generally praised for purity, balance and aging potential

Tasting Note
Fresh red and black cherry, raspberry, violet florals, subtle spice and earthy minerality; supple mid-palate, fine ripe tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, game birds, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon, roast pork. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, mushroom/soy stir-fry, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Fully destemmed fruit, short cold soak, indigenous yeast fermentation; aged ~18 months in small oak barrels with limited new oak (≤30%); minimal intervention, often bottled without fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Ghislaine Barthod is a small family domaine in Chambolle-Musigny (several parcels/premier crus); Ghislaine joined by Louis Boillot and son Clément, producing village and premier-cru Pinot Noir from old vines. Limited-production, terroir-focused wines.