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    Moillard-Grivot Chambolle-Musigny

    2017
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    History

    Moillard-Grivot is an iconic wine company in the Côte de Nuits and its reputation dates back to the 19th century. It is remembered for its prestigious appellations and its exceptional red wines, which bear witness to the company's development.

    Chambolle-Musigny

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    Located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, around the
    village of Chambolle-Musigny, the appellation has many
    Premiers Crus (including the famous "Les Amoureuses")
    and three Grands Crus: Musigny, Bonnes-Mares and
    Clos de Vougeot.

    Soil

    The slope is close to the bedrock with shallow soil. The
    many cracks in the hard limestone allow roots to seek
    their happiness in the sub-soil. Rocks and gravel provide
    good drainage at the bottom of the valley.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel
    vats. Pre-fermentation with temperature controlled. Cold
    maceration during 10 days. Long fermentation during
    which pigeages and pumping over are performed.
    Wine is aged in oak barrels for 10 months. 30% new oak.

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    Chambolle-Musigny

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Ruby red with amber hues.

    Nose

    Elegance and finesse let no doubt: it is a Chambolle, with
    its notes of violet and peony, small red fruits and black
    pepper.

    Palate

    The tannins are fine and delicately support the finish.

    Recommendations

    Great with meats with relatively strong flavors such as
    roast beef, braised or in sauce, leg of lamb, game and
    grilled pork. Soft cheese : Vacherin, Brie de Meaux,
    Cîteaux...

    Serving

    14-16°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 10 years.

    2017

    Contrasting Climatic Conditions and Complete Maturation

    The Côte de Nuits was marked by contrasting climatic conditions, with an early spring followed by a capricious summer, but an ideal late season allowing for slow and complete grape maturation.

    After a cold and dry winter, temperatures rose rapidly in late March, triggering a very early budbreak of the vine. In late April, a few morning frosts impacted some parcels, particularly in the sectors of Gevrey-Chambertin and Morey-Saint-Denis.

    Flowering occurred from the last days of May, in a very short time. The summer then alternated between heatwaves and cooler periods, with very heterogeneous precipitation depending on the sectors.

    Red Wines

    The 2017 red wines from the Côte de Nuits are distinguished by their great elegance, with silky tannins and superb aromatic freshness focused on red and black fruits. The terroirs of Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, and the best Premier Crus of Nuits-Saint-Georges are particularly successful.


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