Couvent 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Les Quarante Ouvrees (Pre-Arrival Fall 2026)
From 12 different plots among 9 climats in Chambolle-Musigny. The lieux-dits are Les Condemennes, Clos de L’Orme, and Chardannes (all near the mid-slope abutting the Premier crus); Creux Baissants, Derrière le Four and Les Echesaux, above the Premier crus on marl-rich soils; and Les Herbues, Mal Carrées, and Les Mombies, on Chambolle's flatter, clayey section below the Premier crus. The vines are on average 40 years old. Harvested by hand and fully destemmed before a short cold maceration. Fermented with native yeast in cement tanks. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, with approx. 15-20% new oak. Beautiful floral notes of rose off the bat moves towards spice and ripe cherry. Quite classic Chambolle with a stunning elegance.