Domaine Amiot-Servelle Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 2011
The wine was light and delicate, with a subtle sweetness and lifted perfumed element.
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Domaine Amiot-Servelle Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 2011
On the nose, this wine opens with an enchanting and intricate bouquet. Initially, you are greeted with the alluring aroma of ripe red cherries and wild strawberries, which provide a vibrant and fruity character. As you explore further, you will discover an underlying layer of earthy truffles and forest floor, adding complexity and depth to the wine’s aromatic profile. Delicate floral notes of violets and rose petals gracefully weave through the scent, providing an elegant and refined touch.
Upon taking the first sip, your palate is enveloped in a silky and velvety texture. The wine’s tannins are remarkably well-integrated, offering a smooth and seamless mouthfeel. The red fruit flavors burst forth with a lively intensity, showcasing the bright and fresh essence of cherries and strawberries. As the wine evolves on the palate, subtle hints of spices, such as cinnamon and cloves, emerge, adding a nuanced and warming dimension. There is also a faint whisper of earthy minerality, which lends a sense of place and terroir to the wine.
The mid-palate reveals additional layers of complexity, with notes of blackberries and plums mingling with the red fruit. The wine’s acidity is well-balanced, providing a refreshing lift that enhances the vibrancy of the fruit flavors. The interplay between the fruit and the earthy, spicy elements creates a harmonious and multi-faceted tasting experience.
The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering aftertaste that is both elegant and memorable. The dark berry flavors persist, accompanied by a subtle hint of toasty oak that adds a touch of sophistication. This wine’s refined structure and depth make it a true expression of the Chambolle-Musigny terroir, showcasing the hallmark characteristics of finesse, balance, and complexity.
Domaine Amiot-Servelle Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 2011 is a wine that beautifully captures the essence of its vineyard, offering an exquisite tasting experience that will delight any wine enthusiast. Its harmonious blend of fruit, floral, earthy, and spicy notes makes it a standout example of Burgundy’s winemaking excellence.
The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes vineyard, which is situated on a calcareous soil. The vineyard is farmed using organic practices, ensuring that the grapes are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. This commitment to organic viticulture enhances the wine’s expression of its terroir.
The harvest is conducted with meticulous care, ensuring that the grapes are picked at full phenolic ripeness. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes undergo careful sorting to remove any unwanted material. The fermentation process takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, where the winemaker, Prune Amiot-Servelle, performs punching down and pumping over to extract the best qualities from the grapes
After fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for approximately 18 months, with 30% of the barrels being new. This aging process allows the wine to develop complexity and depth, integrating the subtle oak influences with the fruit and earthy characteristics of the wine. The use of oak also adds a touch of spice and toast to the wine, enhancing its overall structure and balance.
The wine is then bottled and given additional time to mature in the bottle before release, allowing it to reach its full potential. The Domaine Amiot-Servelle Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 2011 is known for its longevity, with a potential aging period of 10 to 20 years. This extended aging allows the wine to develop further complexity and nuance, making it an excellent candidate for cellaring.
Domaine Amiot-Servelle is a close family concern with 6.5ha in and around Chambolle-Musigny. Christian is the son of Pierre Amiot, and married Elisabeth Servelle in 1975, subsequently working at her father’s domaine (Servelle-Tachot) until his passing in 1989, renaming the property Amiot-Servelle thereafter. They have now been joined by their children Prune and Antoine – with Prune in charge of viticulture and vinification – and this has really helped the domaine to progress, with an extra level of finesse apparent in recent vintages (backed up by critics scores).
The family presides over an enviable portfolio (now stretching to wines from 12 appellations) that centers around Chambolle with choice 1er crus such as Amoureuses and Charmes.
Pinot Noir
At first glance, most Pinot Noir wines are pale to medium in color due to their thin skins. Pinot Noir has a unique profile dominated by aroma compounds known as esters. These give it a complex array of flavors, from ripe cherry and raspberry to intriguing undertones of forest floor, tea leaves, and sometimes even clove.
On the nose, Pinot Noir is all about the symphony of red fruits. Yet, it also unveils layers of earthiness, spice, and, when oak-aged, gentle wafts of vanilla and smoke. As it ages, you might catch hints of mushroom and leather.
On the palate Pinot Noir is usually light to medium-bodied, with lower tannins (thanks to those thinner skins) and high acidity, making it a wine of grace and subtlety. The alcohol levels tend to be moderate, usually around 12-14%, contributing to its silky and elegant mouthfeel.
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The Country
French wine, steeped in history and tradition, offers a rich tapestry of flavors and styles. Bordeaux’s iconic red blends—Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot—create wines with structured tannins and notes of blackcurrant, plum, and cedar. Burgundy’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay yield velvety reds and crisp whites. Champagne sparkles with toasty brioche and citrus. The Rhône Valley boasts bold Syrah, while Alsace’s Riesling and Gewürztraminer express floral aromas. From Provence’s pale rosés to Corsica’s sun-kissed Vermentino, each bottle tells a story. Santé!
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The Region
Known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Burgundy’s terroir imparts distinctiveness. The Côte d’Or yields velvety reds with cherry and earthy nuances. Chablis, from northern Burgundy, offers crisp, mineral-driven whites.
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The Producer
Domaine Amiot-Servelle is a close family concern with 6.5ha in and around Chambolle-Musigny. Christian is the son of Pierre Amiot, and married Elisabeth Servelle in 1975, subsequently working at her father’s domaine (Servelle-Tachot) until his passing in 1989, renaming the property Amiot-Servelle thereafter. They have now been joined by their children Prune and Antoine – with Prune in charge of viticulture and vinification – and this has really helped the domaine to progress, with an extra level of finesse apparent in recent vintages (backed up by critics scores).
The family presides over an enviable portfolio (now stretching to wines from 12 appellations) that centers around Chambolle with choice 1er crus such as Amoureuses and Charmes.
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