2018 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, Chambolle-Musigny

Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé meticulously stewards its Chambolle-Musigny vineyards through sustainable, essentially organic practices, allowing the deep limestone and clay soils at 250-300 meters elevation to articulate their inherent finesse. The warm and dry 2018 growing season delivered abundant physiological ripeness, demanding precise vineyard management to ensure optimal acid retention and phenolic maturity. The estate's commitment to gentle winemaking, typically employing largely destemmed fruit for the village expression and controlled extraction, aimed to integrate the vintage's generous concentration without compromising elegance. This approach yielded a wine with substantial mid-palate density, defined by fine-grained, supple tannins and a balanced freshness that is characteristic of the appellation. The result is a Pinot Noir showcasing Chambolle-Musigny's signature textural refinement and structural persistence, even in a ripe vintage.