Vinelights
The return of a Chambolle legacy…
This is serious, soulful Chambolle from a fourth-generation winemaker reclaiming his roots. Adrien Guyon blends fruit from four plots of 60–70-year-old Pinot vines: Les Fouchères, Les Maladiers, Les Mal Carrées and Clos de l’Orme, to create a wine with presence and poise. The fruit is dark and refined, with layers of black cherry, blackberry, and violet, lifted by 20% whole bunch and shaped by 25% new oak. It’s Adrien’s first Chambolle release, and it already feels like a signature.
📍 The Plot
Each of the four lieux-dits brings something distinct: Les Maladiers and Les Mal Carrées offer depth and structure; Les Fouchères adds freshness; and Clos de l’Orme (often whispered about as Premier Cru in waiting) brings finesse and aromatic clarity. The vines are 60–70 years old, rooted in classic clay-limestone soils, and carefully harvested for full ripeness. Adrien then uses barrel selection to tighten the frame, adding definition without weight. The result is a layered, precise expression of Chambolle from a domaine finding its voice again.
🍇 Technical
100% Pinot Noir from four Chambolle-Musigny lieux-dits: Les Fouchères, Les Maladiers, Les Mal Carrées and Clos de l’Orme. Vines 60–70 years old. Clay-limestone soils. 20% whole bunch fermentation. Aged 14 months in French oak, 25% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
