2022 Berthaut-Gerbet, Chambolle-Musigny, 1er Cru Les Plantes

Amélie Berthaut’s approach at Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet prioritizes precise, non-interventionist farming and delicate extraction to highlight the specific character of her diverse Côte de Nuits holdings. For this Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Plantes, the estate utilizes indigenous yeasts and a measured percentage of whole-cluster fermentation to provide structural complexity, followed by a restrained aging regimen in barrels with moderate new oak. The site itself sits on the eastern edge of the village on thin, chalky limestone soils that are typically well-drained, resulting in a wine defined by its inherent tension and mineral-driven architectural frame. The 2022 vintage provided a favorable growing season that allowed for physiological ripeness while retaining essential acidity, yielding a structure marked by fine-grained tannins and a balanced, persistent presence on the palate. These technical and agricultural decisions converge to produce an expression that emphasizes the nuanced, site-specific identity of this Premier Cru.