Every wine produced by Lalou Bize-Leroy is a tasting event, and this Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru 2003 isn't an exception. The Climat from which the grapes that give rise to this wine originate, "Les Feusselotes", has a total surface area of around 4 hectares. Located in a small hollow between the village of Chambolle-Musigny and the neighboring Climat "Les Charmes", it has a deep, rich, stony soil with a high proportion of limestone.
In 2003 the heatwave swept across Europe. These Extraordinary conditions produced tiny grapes with very little juice, very healthy and rich in polyphenols. Grapes swollen with sunshine and precision viticulture respecting strict principles give birth to a velvety nectar with formidable acid balance despite the scorching vintage.
The colour is dark ruby with pretty amber reflections due to age. A slightly closed nose gradually opens up in the glass to unfold notes of stewed prune, spicy ripe fruit and undergrowth, as well as a hint of truffle. Plenty of maturity and depth, without however abdicating great finesse.
The palate is dense and vibrant. The aromas are very ripe, reflecting the vintage, but the freshness is notable and the balance wonderful. Musky and undergrowth notes are perceptible, almost animal, but always with great restraint and elegance. The whole is a model of finesse, very feminine, with great persistence on the palate. Great art that will be fully expressed with a capon de Bresse with porcini mushrooms or a Brie de Meaux with truffles.
