Georges Lignier & Fils Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 Beaujolais and dialed in their cellar

and dialed in their cellar work to attain new levels of minerality and precision

extending from the edge of the Dunkelstein forest down to just 25 meters from the river

evokes forest depths

lasting for about 3 weeks

and the resultant wine always possesses an ineffable grand-cru “x-factor” and a striking sense of sappiness from the vines’ extreme age

Georges Lignier & Fils Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 Beaujolais and dialed in their cellarThe domaine owns a mere tenth of a hectare of Pinot Noir planted in the early 1960s in this relatively large grand cru. This Charmes Chambertin gives the impression of small berried fruit, with a subtly mineral inflected palate of taut tension and somewhat firm tannins; patience will be rewarded here. (50% new oak.)