Chambolle Musigny is not the darkest or most complex of Burgundy, but it is the most fascinating of them all. It is known for its elegance and refinement, with delicate texturesThe style is feminineand thus obtained".Burgundy after drinking".
In the classic clay-limestone soils of Burgundy, limestone is the focus, while the village of Chambord-Mousinny has a particularly high proportion of active limestone, which gives the grapes a lighter color and gives the wine more aroma than power. However, in the proximity to the village of Morey-Saint-Denis, especially in the vineyards of Bonnes Mares and Les Fues, the wines have a more wild style.
2 Grand Cru Gardens
Musigny, 1085 hectares).
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In 1936, Musini Garden was officially listed as a Grand Cru Garden, yesOne of only 2 Grand Cru in Burgundy that produces both red and white wines (the other being Coton).。In 1882, to reflect its prestige and in keeping with the precedent set by the village of Gevre-Chambertin in 1847, the original village of Chambord added the suffix of Mousseini to its name and became the present village of Chambord-Moussenie.
The vineyard is actually divided into 3 plots. Covering an area of 5The 9-hectare "Les Musigny" is located at the northern end;4.The 19-hectare "Petit Moussenies les Petits Musigny" is located in the south, overlooking the Clos de Vougeot in the southeastThere is also a 0 at the southernmost endPart of the 77-hectare Premier Cru la Combe d'Orveau is classified as Grand Cru Mousini.
Overall, Musini Grand CruRelatively steep, so it drains well. The high proportion of chalk and limestone in the soil, combined with good drainage, means that the vines are deeply rooted in search of water for winemakingRich and fruityPinot Noir, which blends elegance and power – this is why Moussenie wines are often described as "".An iron fist in a velvet glove
Mousinier Grand Cru red wine isOne of the most expensive wines in BurgundyOn par with the best wines of Chambertin, but not as expensive as Romanee-Conti。Classic Mussenie Pinot Noir withRed cherry, licorice, forest surface, and fresh mineral aromas and flavors
Musini Grand CruWhite wineAlso highly regarded, but only one producer produces this rare wine—Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, which owns more than half of the vineyards of the entire Mousini Grand Cru.
Since most of the Chardonnay vines were replanted in the late 80s and mid-90s of the 20th century, from 1994 to 2014 these white wines were made under the name of Burgundy White Wine**, and it was not until 2015 that Château de Count Vugo reverted to its Grand Cru designation.
Bonnes-Mares, 1506 hectares).
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Bonemare is one of the finest vineyards in Burgundy, 1506 hectares of vineyards, but with more than 20 producers, a complex terroir and a clear difference in wine style. The plots close to Morey-Saint-Denis have more fertile and deeper soils, producing more austere and heavier winesThe soils at the southern end are finer and lighter, with a higher proportion of limestone, resulting in a smoother, more aromatic wine style.
In general, the wines of Bonemare are better than those of MousiniStrong, wilderand is able to age for many years.
26 first-class gardens
Les amoureuses, 54 hectares).
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There is a love gardenChambord-Moussenie's 3rd Grand CruIn fact, more than one grower has priced their Brotherhouse wines the same as Pinemar Grand Cru, but Brotheryard doesn't taste like Bonemare, butCloser to the Musini Grand Cru
The origin of the garden's name is still uncertain, but some say that it was once a tryst place for couplesThere is also a theory that the soil sticks to the boots after the rain and is as inseparable as a young couple.
The vineyard is located beneath the Moussinier Grand Cru and the soil is made up of a hard limestone subsoil and a thin layer of rocky topsoil, which drains well and forces the roots to dig into the cracks in the rock. Yields are limited, producing small, concentrated berries.
The slopes of the Garden are terraced, mostly facing southeast, allowing for plenty of sunlight during the day and providing shade from the strong afternoon sun. The grapes reach optimal sugar and phenolic ripeness before harvest. The cool continental climate means that this ripeness does not come at the expense of acidity, ensuring the balance of the wines.
Romance Garden wines are known forDelicacy and concentrationFamous, hasEarthy notes and firm and silky tannins. It's very attractive when you're young, and it doesn't age quickly
Les Baudes, 342 hectares).
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The north end and the south end of Boyde Park are very differentThere is a slight slope at the north end, with pebble-rich red soil more similar to Bonemar, and the south end is more Chambord-Musini
The east-facing orientation ensures good light conditions. The soil here is mainly composed of light and stony marl with a high proportion of limestone. Although the entire soil of Chambord-Musinne is lighter and the clay content is lower than in other parts of the Night Hill, there is still a large proportion of clay in the GardenThis gives the wine a certain muscular touch, similar to that of Les Sentiers next door
Aux Beaux Bruns, 154 hectares).
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The soil of the Château d'Op Brown is chalky marl with a high proportion of limestone, deeper than the rest of Chambord-Moussenie, and a slightly higher clay content that gives the wine its strength, so that this vineyard produces more concentrated wines than some vineyards to the south. The rocky loose topsoil has good drainage and the fruit is concentrated.
The vineyards face southeast, the slope is gentle, and the wines are not as complex as the steep ones, but the grapes are still able to reach full phenolic ripeness before harvest.
Les Borniques, 143 hectares).
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Despite the prestige of the Grand Cru Mousini, the sparkle of the neighbouring Cru Bonic is overshadowed by it, and the small size of the vineyard means that only a few producers produce Boenique wines on a regular basis.
The vineyards face northeast with slightly less light, and while this is still enough for the grapes to reach good ripeness, few are as concentrated as those facing southeast.
The Château d'Beaunick has a large amount of limestone, although the gravelly soils are slightly less than in other parts of Chambord-Mousini, with a thin layer of compacted clay on the hard rocky subsoil. The well-drained and barren soil forces the vines to produce small quantities of high-quality berries. This gives the wine a good tannic structure and flavor intensity.
Les Carrieres, 053 hectares).
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"Carrière" means quarry, and here it was once a quarry.
Located halfway up the hill on the outskirts of the village of Chambord-Musini, the Câteau Carrière faces southeast and has a gentle slope, where Burgundy's cool continental climate retains the acidity of the grapes. The soil in the vineyard is made up of a thin layer of clay and broken white marl, underneath very dense calcareous rock. It is a little deeper than the vineyards in the south of the village, including the Moussinier Grand Cru, and has a higher clay content. In general, the drainage is good, the grapes are low in yield and full of flavor.
Les Chabiots, 15 hectares).
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The glow of the Chabio Garden is overshadowed by two of its neighbours: the Grand Cru of Musinie to the south and the Garden of Lovers to the east. Only a few wines are produced each year.
This area is characterized by thin, gravelly soils based on hard limestone, which are dry and barren, forcing the roots to dig deep into the cracks of the rock in search of moisture. This limits the yield and increases the richness. To the east, the vines are bathed in the morning sun, which tempers the cool climate of Burgundy, so that the grapes develop complex flavours before harvest.
Les Charmes (932 hectares).
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The Château d'Cham is the largest and one of the most famous Premier Cru in the village of Chambord-Moussenie, producing wines in the classic Chambord-Moussenie style – intensely floral and silky tannins.
Facing southeast, exposed to the rising sun, the grapes were able to ripen in a cooler climate, retaining acidity while developing varietal characteristics and flavour complexity, ensuring a good sense of balance.
The soil of Château is alluvial, consisting of a thin layer of pebbles and stones, covered with a broken limestone subsoil, with low fertility. Grapes are forced to develop strong root systems in search of moisture and nutrients, resulting in high-quality grapes.
Unlike many other areas of the Night Mound, the soilThere is almost no clay, although in some areas there is some clay mixed in with the pebble topsoil. In general, this will bring oneLighter and more refinedThe style of wine.
Like other vineyards called "Charmes", the wine is juicy
Chatellots (296 hectares).
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As in the entire village of Chambord-Moucigné, the limestone soils of Châteaureaux are lighter and less clay than other Côte de la Crédérale-Chambétin appellations, which gives the wines a more elegant and supple style. In addition, strong drainage results in a small amount of concentrated grapes. The vineyards are relatively flat and face southeast.
Horn (La Combe d'Orveau, 2.)23 hectares).
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The Pinot Noir wines are highly regarded for their terroir. As mentioned earlier, a piece of the Horn Garden is classified as a Musini Grand Garden. However, the appearance of the Premier is slightly different from that of the Musini Grand Cru, which is located on the edge of the valley, which means that it is more south-facing than the Grand Cru and receives more sunlight during the day.
Due to the same soil characteristics as the Musini Garden, it is composed of a high proportion of limestone. Here, loose rock crumble covers the white marl subsoil, which is well-drained and barren, resulting in a concentrated wine.
The Château de Horn is also one of the best Chambord-Musigny Cru Concene wines, although still aromatic and elegant, than the typical Chambord-Musini style.
aux combottes, 083 hectares).
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Only the top northwest end of the Aucombo vineyard is classified as a Premier Cru vineyard, and the lower end of the southeast produces village-level wines. It is a lesser-known Premier vineyard and does not have the potential of the eponymous vineyard in the village of Gevre-Champedin. It is only in recent years that Ghislaine Barthod has begun bottling this single vineyard.
Les Combottes, 072 hectares).
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Separated by a path, Le Combo and Ocombo are located on the northern edge of the Château de Cham and share a similar terroirKnown for its lighter soils and correspondingly elegant wines
Le Combeau, like the Château in the south, faces southeast and enjoys more sunshine than the flat vineyards in the east. The soil is made up of alluvial sediment from the river, mainly limestone and pebbles. The clay here is much less than in the northern vineyards, well drained, barren, with reduced yields and small, intense berries.
Carat (Les Cras, 3.)45 hectares).
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Historically, Clarke Gardens were not listed as one of the best Premier vineyards in the village, but these wines are very popular today. With the effects of global warming, the quality of the wines in this vineyard has been improving, and the wines are vibrant, rich in minerality and full of character.
The vineyards face southeast, enjoying more light than those facing due east, helping to develop flavor and sugar, while the cooler western-style grapes maintain their acidity.
The limestone-marl soils of the Carat Care are similar to those of Ponemar, with a higher clay content than the Grand Cru Mousinie on the south side of the village, which gives the wine even moreMuscular feeling
Drago (Derriere La Grange, 047 hectares).
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The name of the garden means "behind the barn", although the barn no longer exists. The vineyard is very small, with only 2 producers releasing it as a single vineyard wine.
The most distinctive feature of the Drago vineyard is the soil, which is deeper than vineyards such as Cham in the south, with a slightly higher clay content. This soil is lumpy, rocky, contains a moderate amount of limestone, and drains well while still storing enough water** throughout the growing season.
The Drago vineyard is easterly oriented, allowing enough light for the grapes to ripen and the vines to maintain their acidity due to the cool nights. The resulting Claude Drago wines are balanced, with intense fruitiness and moderate acidity.
Aux Echanges, 047 hectares).
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Since 1976, the Premier Cru Auchamps has belonged to the Domaine Leymarie Cecí, but the winery does not bottle the wine itself, but rather the wines of the Domaine Leymarie Cecí.
Although the orchard is located at the base of the slope, the slope is pronounced and facing south, which provides excellent light conditions and the vines obtain good sugar and sorting ripeness before harvest. At the same time, cool nights mean that acidity is preserved, and the Oychamps wines have a good balance.
The soil of Oyshan Garden is mainly composed of limestone-marl, and the proportion of clay is lower than that of the northern first-class garden. The soil has good drainage, the yield is small, and the fruit intensity is increased.
Les Feusselottes, 363 hectares).
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Forsselot's Garden surrounds the cemetery below the village. The soil of Forcello is probably the deepest and most fertile in the village. Fuselot is known for its red alluvial soil, which contains a high proportion of limestone that gives the wine its mineral character.
The vineyards face southeast, but slight undulations create a variety of microclimates within the vineyards. Overall, a mild morning light helped to ripen, allowing the grapes to develop intense fruitiness while retaining their acidity.
Les Fuees (438 hectares).
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The Fez-fest garden faces southeast, the upper part is steep, and the topsoil is small;The lower part, located in the north and south, has fertile soil and few stones. Despite these differences,But on the whole, it is similar to Bonemar GardenCompared to the classic Chambord-Musini's supple style, this garden is a little more wild.
The wines of this vineyard are generally highly rated.
Les Groseilles, 134 hectares).
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Like most Chambord-Mousignies, it is known for its light, pebble limestone soils, although the rocky marl soils of the Grosse vineyards have a slightly higher clay content than the gardens further south, giving the wine a styleSlightly solid
Les Gruenchers, 282 hectares).
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The village of Morey-Saint-Denis also has a vineyard of "Gruenchers". The soil of the Glenche vineyard has a little more clay than in the south, and this terroir makesThe wine is more muscular, with a higher tannin content than the usual shampoo-Mousini
Haut Dewar (Les Hauts Doix, 174 hectares).
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The terroir of the Haut-Dewar is very similar to that of the Aegar vineyard on the slopes below, with pebbly limestone soils with a small amount of clay throughout the vineyard, which are well-drained and barren. However, the Upper Dewar is located at the top of the hill and faces northeast, which means that there is slightly less sunlight during the day, so the climate is slightly colderThe wine is also correspondingly lighter
The wines of the Haut-Dewar tend to be delicate and aromatic, with firm tannins.
L**rottes (092 hectares).
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The vineyard takes its name from the former lava quarry on the site. The Garden of Lavot is located on a gentle slope facing east and south with plenty of light. Its limestone soil is heavier in clay and iron than in the average Chambord-Musini village.
L'Avot Côtes winesOn the palate it is delicate, with soft tannins and a slightly heavier body than some of the first vineyards in the south。Although it is not very famous, both Camille Rodier and Jean-Francois Bazin have high rates of it.
Les Grands Murs, 077 hectares).
The map shows this first-class garden, located between the garden of Sham and Forsselot. But when Gilbert Felettig tried to label his wines with the name of the garden, he was instructed to label them "Fuselot".
Les Noirots, 284 hectares).
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This Premier Cru rarely produces a single Cru wine, and most merchants prefer to blend it to make Chambord-Mousinny Cru Cru wines. However, Domaine Sigaut produces deep and generous Vine Nova wines.
The terroir of Nova is slightly different from that of its neighbors, as the limestone subsoil here is deeper and the proportion of clay is higher. This soil is richer in minerals than other areas and has better water storage, thereforeThe wine is more muscular than most Chambord-Mousini, with a heavier body and tannins
Plante (Les Plantes, 2.)57 hectares).
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The light chalky soil of Plante is very similar to that of Château Château, but it is slightly inferior to that of Château de Château and is not familiar to many consumers.
The vineyard is quite high in limestone, but the clay content here is much lower than in the rest of the Côte d'Ail, resulting in a classic Chambord-Moussenie wine.
Compared to the vineyards on the western slopes, the Plante vineyard is very flat, with a slight slope facing southeast, the morning light helps the grapes ripen and the evenings are cool, resulting in high-quality, well-balanced wines. These Pinot NoirsThe wine is medium-bodied, with floral aromas and delicate tannins
Les Sentiers (489 hectares).
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While Chambord-Musiny is known for its light stony soils, Santai has a higher proportion of clay and limestone, which takes on a brown color. The clay soil provides the vines with a more efficient water storage capacity and also provides more mineral flavours. Located at the lower end of the Côte d'Or, the light is not as intense as the higher vineyards on the hill, but enough to allow the grapes to reach full phenolic ripeness in a cool Burgundy climate. This ensures that the flavor of the wine is balanced with the rich acidity.
The terroir of the Santai vineyard is closer to that of the neighbouring Morey-Saint-DenisIt's more intense and muscular than most shampoo-musini, but it's generally considered good
Les Veroilles, 06 hectares).
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Vivaí Park covers an area of 57 hectares, but only 06 hectares are classified as Grade 1 gardens. About 90% of the plots above Ponemar are at the village level.
The Château Vilevis is the highest of the Chambord-Musignie Cru C, which makes the climate slightly colder than that of Ponemar below, with a more pronounced temperature difference between day and night, and more wines。However, the east-facing slope provided plenty of sunlight so the grapes were still fully ripe.
The soil of Vivaí Gardens is composed almost entirely of Baggiosia limestone, with hard rocks covered with loose layers of pebbles. This porous soil, combined with the slopes, creates good drainage, poor soils and small and concentrated grape yields. At the same time, the high content of limestone also gives Vivaí wines a mineral flavour. These wines are firm on the palate and intensely aromatic.