Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2023

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, luminous purple‑red colour with rich garnet highlights, emblematic of top Côte de Nuits Pinot Noirs.

Nose: Complex and noble bouquet, blending ripe red and black fruit aromas (blackcurrant, black cherry), elegant floral notes (violet), and subtle nuances of smoke, sweet spices and forest floor.

Palate: Full‑bodied, structured and harmonious, with fine yet powerful tannins that are well integrated. The flavour profile combines ripe fruit, spice, hints of black tea and delicate minerality. A long, rich, and elegant finish with refreshing persistence.

Food & Wine Pairing: Best with rich, refined dishes such as roast beef fillet, game stew, herb‑crusted rack of lamb, truffle‑accented sauces, or with aged cheeses (Époisses, aged Comté).