{"product_id":"domaine-ghislaine-barthod-chambolle-musigny-les-cras-1er-cru-2006","title":"Domaine Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 1er cru 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Ghislaine Barthod’s Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 1er Cru 2006 is a refined expression of Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most admired terroirs. Les Cras is prized for its limestone-rich soils and elevated position, which lend the wine a striking sense of precision, minerality, and aromatic finesse. The cool 2006 vintage adds lift and structure, making this a beautifully composed Premier Cru with excellent cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows the graceful clarity typical of Chambolle-Musigny, with bright ruby color and subtle depth. The nose opens with red cherry, redcurrant, and violet, layered with gentle spice and a distinct mineral edge from the Les Cras terroir.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is poised and elegant, with fresh acidity, silky tannins, and a finely etched fruit profile. There is admirable balance between its delicate red fruit, floral tones, and savory complexity, leading to a long, persistent finish. While already appealing now, it should continue to gain nuance and dimension over the next 10–15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Cras is a notable Premier Cru site in Chambolle-Musigny, where limestone soils help shape wines of perfume, tension, and finesse. The 2006 grapes were hand-harvested and carefully selected, then fermented using natural yeasts in a traditional Burgundian vinification approach. The wine was matured in French oak barrels, including a proportion of new oak, to add structure and subtle complexity without overshadowing the purity of the Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with dishes that complement its elegance rather than overpower it, such as roast duck, quail, game birds, mushroom risotto, or veal with a light sauce. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant gently if opened young to allow the aromas to unfold; for a bottle with age, a brief aeration may be enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Ghislaine Barthod is one of the respected names in Chambolle-Musigny, known for producing wines of exceptional precision, purity, and site expression. The domaine has earned a strong reputation in Burgundy for its disciplined vineyard work and restrained winemaking, and its Premier Cru bottlings are especially sought after by collectors and Burgundy enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Ghislaine Barthod","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54419800457553,"sku":"FW-8969","price":334.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/chambolle-musigny_123_cru_les_cras_3.png?v=1785143719","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/domaine-ghislaine-barthod-chambolle-musigny-les-cras-1er-cru-2006","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}