2021 Chambolle Musigny Rouge, Georges Lignier

Domaine Georges Lignier, based in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis, is a fifth-generation family estate with roots stretching back to the late 19th century. Today, it is run by Benoît Stehly, the great-nephew of Georges Lignier, who has steadily elevated the domaine’s reputation by focusing on expressive, terroir-driven Pinot Noir across 16 hectares of prized vineyard holdings. The estate’s philosophy combines traditional Burgundian methods with meticulous attention to vineyard detail, producing wines of purity, structure, and age-worthy finesse.

The 2021 Chambolle-Musigny Rouge is a graceful, finely-etched expression of this famed appellation, known for its silky texture and aromatic delicacy. Sourced from vines rooted in limestone soils, this wine captures the essence of Chambolle’s “feminine” style, offering both charm and precision.

In the glass, it opens with fragrant aromas of wild strawberry, cherry blossom, and crushed raspberry, gently laced with hints of violet, white pepper, and forest undergrowth. The palate is refined and lithe, with juicy red fruit at its core, balanced by fine-grained tannins and a whisper of minerality. There’s a clarity and freshness to the 2021 vintage that lends vibrancy and lift, leading to a long, poised finish that echoes with subtle spice and floral nuance.

Elegant and expressive, the 2021 Chambolle-Musigny from Georges Lignier is a classic, terroir-focused wine that delivers immediate drinking pleasure while offering the potential for graceful development over the next 5–8 years. A beautiful companion to roast poultry, game birds, or a simple mushroom risotto.