J-F. Mugnier, Nuits-St.-Georges, Clos de la Marechale 2021

JF (Freddy) Mugnier needs no introduction to Burgundy fanatics: for several decades now he has been crafting some of the finest examples of Chambolle ever made. A quiet and thoughtful person, his wines mirror the grace and charm that Freddy exudes. A visit to the Chateau Chambolle to chat and taste with him is easily one of the highlights of any of our wine travels.

All of Freddy's Chambolle offerings are the pinnacle of their appellations.

"The 2021 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale is more overtly structured from bottle than I perceived from barrel, unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries, vine smoke and earthy spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, taut and chalky palate that will reward some patience." -Robert Parker

• Size: 9.55 ha (24.12 ac)
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Vine Age: Planted in the 1910s and 1980.
• Terroir: Facing east, limestone-clay soil with oolithic limestone pebbles.
• Viticulture: Sustainable
• Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, 15-20 day ambient yeast fermentation in open wooden vats. Aged for 18 months in barrel (15% new oak). Racked twice. Transferred in April to stainless steel tanks to age for 3 additional months. Bottled in June-July. SO2 additions before fermentation and before bottling.