2020 Chambolle Musigny Les Chabiots
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The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Chabiots 1er Cru has quite a stemmy nose that rather obscures the terroir and fruité at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a chewy opening, quite firm in the mouth, just missing some finesse and Pinoté towards the finish. A bit too firm for a Chambolle, at least in my book.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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This little-known premier cru lies just north of Musigny, across the road from Les Amoureuses. TA (sulphuric) 3.7 g/l, TA (tartaric) 5.66 g/l, pH 3.4. 30% whole bunch. 16 months’ oak ageing, 30% new. Cask sample. A bit lighter in hue, lifted floral aromas. Elegant and with sweet fruit on the palate. Very classy, quite typical Chambolle, no blockbuster but will age. Ballet dancer. (AWH)
About the producer
Although the Bichot family settled in the region in 1350, Albert Bichot was founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot. Today the producer is one of Burgundy’s most respected, making wines from both its own vineyards and with purchased fruit.