2017 Lucien Le Moine, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, Les Amoureuses

Lucien Le Moine, under the meticulous direction of Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin, approaches winemaking as a micro-négoce dedicated to expressing the singular character of Burgundy's most esteemed sites through minimal intervention. Their process involves natural fermentations, extended aging on full lees without racking, and judicious barrel selection, all geared towards preserving site fidelity and achieving phenolic ripeness while retaining essential acidity. This philosophy extends to the Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses, a vineyard renowned for its elegant expression of Pinot Noir, situated adjacent to Grand Cru climats. The 2017 vintage, characterized by a favorable, dry growing season and an early September harvest, facilitated complete physiological maturity. This resulted in a wine exhibiting a classical structural balance, marked by fine-grained, subtle tannins, sustained freshness, and a mid-palate density that articulates the inherent elegance of this Premier Cru.