The 2022 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes is a magnificent Premier Cru Burgundy that beautifully captures the perfume, elegance and silky texture for which Chambolle-Musigny is celebrated. Les Charmes is one of the village’s most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards, producing wines of remarkable refinement and ageing potential. Domaine Faiveley, one of Burgundy’s most historic and respected estates, matures this wine for approximately 16 months in French oak barrels, with around 40–50% new oak, creating a harmonious balance between fruit purity, structure and complexity. The outstanding 2022 vintage has produced a wine of exceptional richness and precision while preserving the vineyard’s hallmark finesse.
The nose is intensely aromatic and beautifully layered, revealing aromas of black cherry, wild raspberry and ripe strawberry alongside violet, rose petal and delicate Asian spices. As the wine opens, notes of cedar, sandalwood and subtle smoky oak emerge, complemented by hints of black tea, forest floor and crushed limestone. The aromatic profile is vibrant and expressive, balancing generous 2022 fruit with the floral perfume and elegance that define Les Charmes. Domaine Faiveley describes the wine as offering fresh red fruits, sweet spices, subtle smoky notes and remarkable elegance.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and outstanding balance. Layers of black cherry, raspberry and wild berry fruits unfold seamlessly across the palate, supported by subtle spice, savoury complexity and a finely etched mineral backbone. The warmth of the 2022 vintage provides impressive concentration and texture, yet the wine remains poised and energetic, with fine-grained tannins carrying the wine through a long, elegant and persistent finish. Lingering notes of red fruits, floral perfume, sweet spice and chalky minerality define the finish. The style is graceful yet substantial, perfectly expressing the sensual nature of Chambolle-Musigny while offering the structure for long-term ageing.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding choice for collectors and lovers of fine Burgundy seeking one of Chambolle-Musigny’s benchmark Premier Cru wines. Compared to the cooler, more classical 2020 vintage, the 2022 Les Charmes offers greater fruit generosity, richer texture and earlier accessibility while retaining the vineyard’s hallmark floral perfume and silky elegance. Compared with the more structured Premier Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Charmes is all about finesse, purity and effortless balance. While already captivating with 1–2 hours of decanting, it has the pedigree to evolve beautifully over the next 15–20 years. Perfect with duck breast, roast pigeon, veal, mushroom risotto, truffle-infused dishes or the finest French cuisine.
