Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru - Les Cras - 2021 - Domaine Ghislaine Barthod - 0,75L

A vertical and mineral Premier Cru, carved from the rock, where the finesse of Pinot Noir meets the limestone tension of an iconic high-altitude climat in Chambolle.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2021
• Certification: Sustainable agriculture (not certified)
• Terroir: Climat “Les Cras,” located on the upper slope, very limestone soil, stony structure, east-facing
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, full destemming, fermentation in wooden vats, ageing 16 to 18 months in barrels (about 25% new), bottled without fining or filtration
• Alcohol: 13.5% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright ruby with violine highlights
• Nose: Fresh raspberry, Morello cherry, violet, wet chalk
• Palate: Straight and chiselled, fine tannins, beautiful tension despite the richness of the vintage
• Finish: Long, mineral, and persistent, driven by limestone and freshness

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞: Mushroom risotto with reduced jus
• 🥩: Pink duck breast with red wine jus
• 🍣: Tuna tataki with toasted sesame
• 🧀: Morbier, sheep’s milk tomme

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 15–16°C
• Decanting: Recommended 1 to 2 hours
• Opening time: 2 hours in the glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Drink from 2027 or cellar until 2042+.

🏰 About the Domaine

Domaine Ghislaine Barthod is a must-know name in Chambolle-Musigny, renowned for wines of crystalline precision. “Les Cras” is one of its flagship climats: a stony and austere terroir producing a vertical, mineral Pinot Noir with great aging potential. The 2021 vintage, sunny yet balanced, offers a dense and vibrant interpretation.