Digioia-Royer Chambolle-Musigny "Les Fremieres" Vieilles Vignes 2023

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Producer: Domaine Digioia-Royer was established in 2000 by Carole Digioia and Christophe Royer and is based in Nuits-Saint-Georges. The estate farms approximately 5 hectares, with holdings in Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny, Nuits-Saint-Georges, and Vosne-Romanée. Christophe Royer oversees all vineyard work himself, emphasizing manual cultivation, low yields, and sustainable farming. Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand, and production remains intentionally small, allowing each parcel to be vinified separately. The domaine has earned a reputation for old-vine Pinot Noir and a restrained winemaking style that prioritizes vineyard expression over cellar influence.
Vineyard: Les Fremières is a village-level lieu-dit located in the southern portion of Chambolle-Musigny, bordering the Premier Cru Les Noirots. The domaine farms approximately 0.69 hectares planted in 1934 and 1935, giving the wine its Vieilles Vignes designation. The vineyard is rooted in shallow limestone and clay soils with excellent natural drainage, conditions that encourage deep root systems and naturally limit vigor. Chambolle-Musigny is widely recognized for producing some of the Côte de Nuits' most elegant Pinot Noir, and Les Fremières consistently reflects that character through its combination of aromatic lift, fine tannins, and mineral structure.
Winemaking: Produced from 100% Pinot Noir, the grapes are harvested manually and sorted before fermentation. The fruit is fully destemmed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in open-top tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels for approximately 16 months, with 20% new oak used during élevage. The relatively low percentage of new barrels allows the fruit and vineyard character to remain the focus while contributing texture and structural support. After barrel aging, the wine is assembled in stainless steel before bottling with minimal intervention.
Food Pairing: Pair with roast duck, guinea fowl, pork tenderloin, veal, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, squab, or herb-roasted chicken. The wine's bright acidity and refined tannin structure also complement dishes featuring wild mushrooms, truffles, or aged Alpine cheeses such as Comté or Beaufort.

Digioia-Royer Chambolle-Musigny "Les Fremieres" Vieilles Vignes 2023

Name: Digioia-Royer Chambolle-Musigny "Les Fremieres" Vieilles Vignes 2023
Brand: Vins Rare
SKU: 8609
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: InStock