{"product_id":"domaine-hudelot-baillet-chambolle-musigny-1er-cru-les-charmes-2023-1-5l","title":"Domaine Hudelot-Baillet Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2023 1.5L","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChambolle-Musigny sits on the western slope of the Côte de Nuits, between Morey-Saint-Denis to the north and Vougeot to the south. Its reputation is for delicacy: the limestone and clay soils here are lighter and more calcareous than much of the Côte de Nuits, and the wines they produce lean toward finesse rather than power. Les Charmes is one of the appellation's larger premier crus, lying on the lower part of the slope where soils deepen and the wine gains sap and flesh without losing the aerial quality that defines Chambolle. Domaine Hudelot-Baillet works a 0.63-hectare parcel here with vines between 25 and 70 years old. The 2023 Burgundy vintage was warm and concentrated, with a dry summer following spring frost events; wines at the best estates show richness and depth without losing their terroir character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Pinot Noir, completely destemmed, with a cold pre-fermentation maceration of approximately eight days. Fermentation uses délestage (rack and return) for gentle extraction rather than aggressive pump-overs. Aged 12 to 18 months in 50% new oak and 50% one-year-old barrels. Les Charmes is consistently Dominique's most sap-driven premier cru, the \"charming\" expression the name suggests: rose petal, ripe red cherry, dried strawberry, a touch of sweet spice, silky texture, and a long, clean finish. This magnum (1.5L) offers a slower arc of development than the standard bottle — ideal for anyone thinking five to ten years out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe People\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Hudelot-Baillet was created in 1981 by Joël Hudelot and Chantal Baillet, with all holdings confined to the Chambolle-Musigny appellation. Joël retired in 2004 and handed the reins to his son-in-law Dominique Le Guen, who had been at the domaine since 1998. Dominique came to winemaking from a career as an air force technician and learned his craft largely through proximity to his neighbors: Christophe Roumier and Frédéric Mugnier have both served as informal mentors. The estate's 8.5 hectares are farmed using lutte raisonnée, with no herbicides, methodical plowing, and pheromone diffusion for insect management in place of pesticides. Imported by Grand Cru Selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChambolle at this level doesn't need heavy accompaniment. Duck breast with a cherry pan sauce, roasted quail with mushroom stuffing, a wild mushroom tart with Gruyère, or a simple roast chicken with tarragon butter. The silky texture pairs naturally with anything that carries a little fat and earthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stelvio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50148716937439,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P6170388.jpg?v=1781756095","url":"https:\/\/danverwinemerchant.com\/products\/domaine-hudelot-baillet-chambolle-musigny-1er-cru-les-charmes-2023-1-5l","provider":"Denver Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}