2022 Domaine Evenstad Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Feusselottes

The 2022 Domaine Evenstad Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Feusselottes is a poised and finely etched expression of one of Burgundy’s most coveted villages. Crafted from prime premier cru terroir, it marries the silkiness and perfume typical of Chambolle with the precision and energy of a top modern domaine. This cuvée showcases the Evenstad family’s deep Burgundian ambitions, channeling their experience from Oregon into a remarkably refined Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Les Feusselottes presents a luminous medium ruby hue with garnet highlights, hinting at both youthful vibrancy and underlying depth. The nose offers an immediate sense of lift and elegance: wild strawberries, crushed raspberries, and red currants are layered with rose petals, violet, and a subtle note of orange zest. With air, more complex undertones appear—fine spice, a touch of forest floor, and a faint whisper of vanilla and warm earth. On the palate, this wine is all about finesse and texture. Silky, lace-like tannins frame a core of pure red fruit—cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate—supported by a nervy, mouthwatering acidity that keeps everything precise and focused. The mid-palate shows a delicate mineral line, a chalky, almost saline edge that is very true to Chambolle-Musigny’s limestone-rich slopes. Oak is beautifully integrated, adding gentle spice and structure without overshadowing the fruit. The finish is long, floral, and graceful, with lingering notes of red berries and subtle savory complexity. Enjoyable in its youth for its perfume and charm, it will reward cellaring over 8–12 years, gaining in complexity and tertiary nuance.

Production
Les Feusselottes is a premier cru parcel set just above the village of Chambolle-Musigny, on well-drained, limestone-rich soils with layers of clay and fractured rock that naturally limit yields and intensify concentration. The 2022 vintage benefited from a warm, relatively dry growing season, and plots were carefully monitored to retain freshness and aromatic detail. Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and rigorously sorted to ensure only pristine Pinot Noir berries make it to the cuverie. Vinification is classic Burgundian, with a gentle, mostly destemmed fermentation, temperature control to preserve the delicate aromatics of Chambolle, and regular but restrained punch-downs or pump-overs to extract fine tannins rather than power. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels—typically with a measured proportion of new oak—to bring polish and subtle spice while allowing the purity of the terroir and the finesse of the fruit to take center stage.

Food & Serving
This is a Burgundy that shines alongside refined, delicate cuisine rather than overpowering dishes. Think roast duck breast with cherries, veal tenderloin, or herb-crusted rack of lamb, as well as more classic Burgundian fare such as coq au vin or poulet de Bresse with morels. It is also beautifully suited to earthy accompaniments like mushroom fricassée, truffle risotto, and aged but not overly powerful cheeses such as Comté or Tomme de Savoie. Serve at 14–16°C to highlight its aromatic lift and textural finesse. Decanting for 30–45 minutes in its youth will help the bouquet open up, while more mature bottles can simply be gently opened and served to preserve their most delicate nuances.

Producer
Domaine Evenstad is the Burgundian outpost of the Evenstad family, best known for founding Domaine Serene in Oregon and helping redefine what New World Pinot Noir can achieve on the global stage. Their move into Burgundy represents a full-circle return to Pinot Noir’s spiritual homeland, and a deep respect for the region’s centuries-old traditions. Working with top-tier parcels in appellations like Chambolle-Musigny, the domaine combines meticulous vineyard work with a thoughtful, restrained cellar approach, aiming to capture each climat’s distinct voice. Though relatively young in Burgundian terms, the Evenstad name already carries significant weight among Pinot Noir enthusiasts, and their wines are increasingly recognized for their purity, elegance, and finely tuned expression of terroir.

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