The 2020 Domaine Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Charmes is a magnificent Premier Cru Burgundy from one of Chambolle-Musigny’s most celebrated vineyards. Les Charmes is renowned for producing wines of extraordinary perfume, silkiness and elegance, perfectly expressing the graceful personality of Chambolle-Musigny. Domaine Faiveley’s parcel is meticulously farmed and vinified entirely by the estate, ensuring complete control over quality from vineyard to bottle. The outstanding 2020 vintage has produced a wine of exceptional concentration, generosity and balance, while retaining the ethereal finesse that defines this legendary Premier Cru.
The nose is intensely perfumed and beautifully layered, revealing aromas of wild raspberry, red cherry and ripe strawberry alongside rose petal, peony and delicate Asian spices. As the wine opens, notes of orange zest, sandalwood and subtle forest floor emerge, complemented by hints of cedar, tea leaf and crushed limestone. The aromatic profile is remarkably elegant and expressive, balancing the richness of the 2020 vintage with the unmistakable floral perfume that makes Chambolle-Musigny one of Burgundy’s most captivating appellations. William Kelley described the wine as "perfumed and elegant," while Jasper Morris praised its graceful structure and floral character.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with velvety tannins, vibrant natural acidity and exceptional harmony. Layers of red cherry, raspberry and wild berry fruits unfold seamlessly across the palate, supported by subtle spice, earthy complexity and a finely etched mineral backbone. The warmth of the 2020 vintage provides generous fruit concentration and a luxurious texture, yet the wine remains remarkably poised and energetic. Fine-grained tannins frame the palate beautifully, leading to a long, elegant and persistent finish marked by lingering notes of red fruits, rose petals, spice and chalky minerality. The style is sensual, refined and unmistakably Chambolle-Musigny, delivering both immediate charm and impressive ageing potential.
