Domaine Ghislaine Barthod - Bourgogne Rouge 2022
Domaine Ghislaine Barthod is one of the most confidential and sought-after names in Chambolle-Musigny, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. In this legendary Burgundy village, where land is scarce and allocations highly contested, the estate cultivates just over 6 hectares, which explains the extremely limited availability of its wines. The family property, formerly linked to the name Noëllat-Barthod, has established itself as an absolute reference for lovers of fine, floral Pinot Noir deeply marked by its origin. Ghislaine Barthod shaped the estate's reputation with a highly precise approach, now continued by Clément Barthod, responsible for vinifications since 2018. The rarity of the estate is due as much to its modest size as to the rigor of its work, with controlled yields and production divided among several highly coveted cuvées. Even the Bourgogne Rouge, situated at the first level of the Burgundy hierarchy, benefits from this exceptional aura and becomes difficult to obtain as soon as it is released. The Domaine Ghislaine Barthod Bourgogne Rouge 2022 thus offers a rare entry into the universe of a cult estate of Chambolle-Musigny.
This Bourgogne Rouge 2022 cuvée is made from Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape variety of the Côte de Nuits, worked here with finesse and transparency in mind. Available sources indicate an origin linked to the Bons Bâtons sector, near Chambolle-Musigny, a terroir often appreciated for its ability to produce Bourgogne rouges of a level superior to their simple regional appellation. The limestone soils and proximity to the great climats of the Côte de Nuits give the wine a delicate framework, natural freshness, and precise aromatic expression. At the estate, vinifications remain traditional, with measured intervention, fermentations conducted by indigenous yeasts, and long aging in barrels. The use of wood remains moderate to preserve the purity of the fruit and the delicacy of the Pinot Noir. The 2022 vintage, generous and balanced in Burgundy, brings beautiful fruit maturity without erasing the tension or finesse expected in this style. This Bourgogne Rouge stands out for its seriousness, grace, and level of detail, well beyond the usual image of a regional wine.
On tasting, the Domaine Ghislaine Barthod Bourgogne Rouge 2022 reveals a refined Pinot Noir, carried by aromas of red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, and delicate flowers. Aeration can reveal nuances of violet, soft spices, light undergrowth, and a discreet mineral touch. On the palate, the wine is supple, silky, and precise, with fine tannins that extend the body without ever weighing it down. The texture recalls the signature of Chambolle-Musigny, between floral delicacy, fruit energy, and natural elegance. The finish remains fresh, harmonious, and persistent, with a sensation of purity that highlights the care given to this cuvée, although classified as generic Bourgogne. This wine will ideally accompany roasted poultry, pork tenderloin, veal with mushrooms, root vegetables, a fine terrine, or a soft cheese. It can be enjoyed young after slight aeration, but its precision and balance will also allow it to gain complexity over a few years in the cellar.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
This item is limited to 2 units per customer.
