Charmes-Chambertin is one of the eight Grands Crus of the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin, the most northern of the great communes of the Côte de Nuits. The vineyard of Charmes-Chambertin lies on an east-facing slope on a site that was formerly a field of grain (Charmes comes from “chaume,” meaning thatch). The Pinot Noir grapes are fermented in vats for up to one month, and then the wine is matured in oak barrels for 18 to 20 months before bottling.

Tasting Note

This wine is deeply colored, with an intense bouquet of black currants and other black and red berries. The mature wine often has aromas of musk or licorice. Made for aging, the wine will improve for 20 to 25 years in the bottle.

Food Pairing

Serve with elaborate and strongly flavored foods such as mutton, boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin, game or game pâté and strong cheeses.

Technical Data
APPELLATION: Côte de Nuits Grands Crus

Vineyard Details

Côte de Nuits Grands Crus
Of the 23 Grands Crus in the Côte de Nuits, Maison Louis Jadot produces wines from 14: Mazis-Chambertin Chambertin Clos de Bèze Chambertin Chapelle-Chambertin Charmes-Chambertin Latricières-Chambertin Griotte-Chambertin Clos de la Roche Clos-Saint-Denis Bonnes Mares Musigny Clos Vougeot Echézeaux Grands Echézeaux

About the Grape

Pinot Noir
In France, makes a silky, deceptively powerful wine of elegant, complex aromas and subtle, red fruit flavors, with earthy, floral, mushroom and mineral notes. In California, shows ripe, sweet characters.
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