Hudelot-Baillet 'Vieilles Vignes' Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France 2022
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
Domaine Hudelot-Baillet, established in 1981 by Joël Hudelot and Chantal Baillet, is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Chambolle-Musigny. Since 2004, their son-in-law, Dominique Le Guen, has been at the helm, bringing a commitment to sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. The domaine is celebrated for producing wines that epitomize the elegance and purity characteristic of Chambolle-Musigny.
- WINEMAKER: Dominique Le Guen
- FARMING: Practicing sustainable viticulture with minimal treatments and the use of sexual confusion methods to manage vineyard pests.
- VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
- TERROIR: Sourced from 0.85 hectares across three parcels—Les Babillères, Derrière le Four, and Les Nazoires—planted with vines aged between 60 to 75 years. These sites feature primarily chalky soils, contributing to the wine's finesse and minerality.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes are fully destemmed, followed by a cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation involves gentle pressing and délestage to ensure delicate extraction.
- AGING: The wine matures for 12 to 18 months in oak barrels, with one-third new oak, one-third one-year-old barrels, and one-third two-year-old barrels.
- TASTING NOTES: This Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes offers an intense profile, leaning towards richness, with vibrant notes of raspberry and black cherry, complemented by a hint of spice. The palate is framed by smooth, dark tannins and a well-defined minerality that extends through the finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs beautifully with duck, goose, and game birds, as well as dishes featuring earthy mushrooms or roasted poultry.
Domaine Hudelot-Baillet, established in 1981 by Joël Hudelot and Chantal Baillet, is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Chambolle-Musigny. Since 2004, their son-in-law, Dominique Le Guen, has been at the helm, bringing a commitment to sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. The domaine is celebrated for producing wines that epitomize the elegance and purity characteristic of Chambolle-Musigny.
- WINEMAKER: Dominique Le Guen
- FARMING: Practicing sustainable viticulture with minimal treatments and the use of sexual confusion methods to manage vineyard pests.
- VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
- TERROIR: Sourced from 0.85 hectares across three parcels—Les Babillères, Derrière le Four, and Les Nazoires—planted with vines aged between 60 to 75 years. These sites feature primarily chalky soils, contributing to the wine's finesse and minerality.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes are fully destemmed, followed by a cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation involves gentle pressing and délestage to ensure delicate extraction.
- AGING: The wine matures for 12 to 18 months in oak barrels, with one-third new oak, one-third one-year-old barrels, and one-third two-year-old barrels.
- TASTING NOTES: This Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes offers an intense profile, leaning towards richness, with vibrant notes of raspberry and black cherry, complemented by a hint of spice. The palate is framed by smooth, dark tannins and a well-defined minerality that extends through the finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs beautifully with duck, goose, and game birds, as well as dishes featuring earthy mushrooms or roasted poultry.