Description
Domaine de la Pousse d’Or, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru “Les Charmes”
Domaine de la Pousse d‘Or is one of the oldest and most respected producers in all of Burgundy. Although the house has changed hands multiple times during the past millennium, they have been producing legendary wines since the famous Dukes of Burgundy reigned back in 1100. In the Volnay appellation, the Domaine, once connected to the likes of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Clos de Tart, has continually, and impressively, maintained exclusive ownership of the famed, “Clos de La Bousse d’Or,” Premier Cru vineyard site for centuries. One of the most storied and historic sites in all of Burgundy, it has been protected by a picturesque stonewall since the time in which it was tended by the monks. The 2021s play perfectly into what Pousse d’Or does best: Combining rich, succulent fruit with complex savor and a structure that virtually guarantees many, many years of cellar potential. And despite their exceptional pedigree and history, these wines remain some of the best values in top tier Burgundy.
“Les Charmes” is a top Premier Cru in Chambolle, that is positioned on the “left” or southern side of the village, near the border with Vosne-Romanée and Clos Vougeot and below the Grand Cru “Le Musigny”, where the wines are known for intoxicating perfumes and silky, sensual textures. In its youth “Charmes” will dazzle with bright red fruits, wild strawberries, pomegranate, and fresh roses. But give it some time and more complex, savory notes will emerge alongside the exuberant fruits and flowers. Ideally you have enough bottles to try one every few years for the next couple of decades, but of course they’re very limited!
