The 2023 Lucien Le Moine Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Hauts Doix is a magnificent Premier Cru Pinot Noir from a tiny vineyard nestled between the celebrated Les Amoureuses and Les Charmes climats in Chambolle-Musigny. This limestone-rich site is renowned for producing wines with exceptional freshness, purity and mineral precision. Crafted by Mounir and Rotem Saouma, the wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured on its lees in French oak, following the domaine's meticulous, low-intervention philosophy. The nose is beautifully perfumed, revealing wild cherry, raspberry and rose petals layered with subtle spice, forest floor and delicate mineral notes.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with silky, refined tannins, vibrant acidity and remarkable elegance. Pure red berry fruit is complemented by fine mineral tension, gentle oak and savoury complexity, leading to a long, graceful finish with outstanding balance and persistence. Awarded 95 points by Wine Spectator, the 2023 combines the finesse of Chambolle-Musigny with impressive depth and ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Lucien Le Moine Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Hauts Doix is an exceptional partner for roast duck, quail, venison, mushroom risotto or mature Comté. Enjoy now with a generous decant, or cellar confidently through 2045+ as its complexity, elegance and mineral finesse continue to evolve.
