Pousse D'Or Chambolle Musigny 1er Groseilles 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pousse D'Or
Label Name:
 
Chambolle Musigny 1er Groseilles
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound 91 (April 2012) — praised for purity, intensity and length; widely reviewed by merchants and critics with generally favorable scores in the low 90s

Tasting Note
Ethereal red-cherry and red-currant perfume with violet and rose petal notes; subtle spice, mineral lift, silky texture, bright acidity and a long refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, soy-miso glazed salmon, umami-rich mushroom dishes, shāo kǎo (grilled) lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; traditional fermentation (largely destemmed) with indigenous yeasts; aged 16–18 months in French oak (approx. 30–40% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Pousse d'Or (based in Volnay) acquired Chambolle parcels in 2008; run by Patrick Landanger and son Benoît; small holding in Les Groseilles (~0.5 ha); estate moved to organic/biodynamic practices in the 2010s.