Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Hubert Lignier (Domaine) 2011
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Hubert Lignier (Domaine) 2011
The wine
Charmes-Chambertin is one of Gevrey's largest grand crus. It is a full-bodied, smooth wine which is fairly delicate by the commune's standards. It will require 5-15 years' aging.
About the Producer Hubert Lignier
The excellent reputation of Domaine Hubert Lignier goes back a long way, due to the finesse and concentration of their wines. In 1991 Hubert's son Romain joined the domain. He sadly died in 2004, and two years later Romain's brother, Laurent, joined his father. The domain, practicing sustainable agriculture, counts eight hectares of vineyard close to Morey, Gevrey and Chambolle.
All the work is carried out with quality in mind (manual harvests, low yields, strict sorting); according to Laurent, “75% of a wine's quality comes from the quality of the vineyard”. Most of the grapes grown are Pinot noir, with a small amount of Gamay and Aligoté.
The juice is vinified with little intervention, with wild-yeast fermentation and long maturations of 21-22 months on lees. The wines are not fined or filtered. What we find in the glass is a suppleness with tannins of a velvety character.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 NormalOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Charmes-Chambertin
Classification: Grand cru
Owner: Hubert Lignier (Domaine)
Vintage: 2011
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Intensity: smooth
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine