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Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Hauts Doix Lucien Le Moine 2019

The wine

At the head of this high calibre Burgundy merchant house is a passionate couple from Lebanon. Among the forty-odd crus that they vinify, they produce this Chambolle-Musigny from Pinot Noir grapes grown by partner winemakers selected for their environmentally-friendly cultivation. Enjoying the influence of a semi-continental climate, this noble grape variety, which is typical of the region, draws its nutrients from soils composed of limestone and marl. In the cellars, the grapes are carefully vinified, with long, careful ageing, a delicate touch and minimal intervention.
Made for cellaring for up to 15 years, this wine is full-bodied and powerful whilst also being balanced by fine tannins. The wines of this appellation are often described as an iron fist in a velvet glove. On the nose rush notes of well-ripened red fruits, sweet spices, musk, precious wood and even truffle.

About the Producer Lucien Le Moine

Lucien Le Moine is a haute-couture trader/farmer maison created by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin, a Lebanese couple. After the husband spent some time in a monastery and a first attempt at the art of making wine, then embarked on enology studies, he created his structure in 1999 to offer wine from the finest terroirs. The name of the maison comes from the nickname that his friends gave him as a result of his education in the Cistercian cloister: "Le Moine", the Monk. Lucien was the name given to him by the monks. Today, he produces 38 different crus, ranging from village wines to grand crus. The vinification and élevage are very precise and well done, as delicately and naturally as possible. A must-see.