Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Anne et Hervé Sigaut, 2020
Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Anne et Hervé Sigaut, 2020
- 75cl
- 13.5%
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
- Organic
- Biodynamic
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Optimal drinking window: Now - 2038
Anne and Hervé Sigaut kindly postponed relaxing in to the weekend to host Nathan and me for a tasting at 6.30pm on a Friday. And we are very glad they did.
Anne was the first to harvest in the village on 23rd August (and only in the morning as it was too hot by lunch time to be anywhere other than sipping iced drinks in the shade) which has led to a well-delineated, elegantly perfumed, sweet pastille-fruited set of delicious wines. From the village wine right up to the senior crus, the domaine has managed to capture Chambolle’s signature florality and sensuousness, and in 2020 there is an extra layer of hedonic, plush and suavely ripe red fruits (and a touch of black fruits too).
The grapes are biodynamically farmed, 100% destemmed, and the wines unfiltered and unfined.
Currently showing its primary fruit character with vibrant raspberry and floral notes taking centre stage. Over the next 2-3 years, these will begin to integrate and develop secondary complexity, with earthy and spice notes emerging. The wine should reach full maturity between 2028-2032, when fruit, earth, and mineral elements achieve perfect harmony. Given the vintage's concentration and good acidity, it will hold well until 2035, gradually developing tertiary aromatics of leather, game, and forest floor. The plush texture will soften further but retain its essential elegance throughout its drinking window.
What the critics say:
"From four plots, 10% new wood. Rich purple, perfumed rich raspberry fruit, fairly exotic. Pretty punchy but just in bounds, fresh deep raspberry, with some good acidity. Medium deep length. Tasted: December 2021"
Tasting Notes
AppearanceRich purple with excellent depth and clarity in the glass.
NosePerfumed and exotic with rich raspberry fruit taking centre stage. There's a sweet pastille quality alongside Chambolle's signature florality. The early harvest has preserved remarkable freshness despite the warmth of the vintage.
PalatePunchy and ripe with deep raspberry flavours supported by good acidity. The texture is plush and suavely ripe, with an extra layer of hedonic red fruits and subtle black fruit notes. Unfiltered and unfined, this shows real substance whilst maintaining elegance.
FinishMedium to deep length with fresh raspberry persistence and a mineral backbone.
Overall impressionA beautifully balanced village Chambolle that captures both the vintage's generosity and the appellation's signature grace.
Food Pairings
In Burgundy, this village Chambolle would traditionally accompany coq au vin made with the same wine, or perhaps a rabbit stew with herbs de Provence. Local chefs might pair it with duck breast served with a cherry gastrique, taking advantage of the wine's fruit-forward character. Époisses cheese, made locally in the Côte d'Or, provides a classic regional match, as would a simple roast chicken with tarragon. The wine's elegance also suits wild mushroom dishes, particularly cèpes sautéed in butter with garlic and parsley.
We think this wine would go well with
Serve at 16-17°C to allow the perfumed aromatics to fully express themselves. Light decanting for 30-45 minutes will help integrate the wine's components, though it's not strictly necessary given the producer's gentle winemaking approach. Use Burgundy bowls rather than Bordeaux glasses to concentrate the delicate floral aromatics. If drinking young, opening an hour before service will allow the wine to show its best.
Chambolle-Musigny's vineyards climb the hillside on limestone-rich soils with a high proportion of clay, creating wines of exceptional elegance and perfume. The appellation sits in the heart of the Côte d'Or, where the continental climate and east-facing slopes provide ideal conditions for Pinot Noir. The limestone bedrock gives the wines their distinctive mineral backbone, whilst the clay content adds depth and aromatic complexity. This terroir naturally produces some of Burgundy's most feminine and graceful expressions of Pinot Noir.
Chambolle-Musigny sits between Morey-Saint-Denis and Vougeot and is renowned for producing Burgundy's most perfumed and elegant reds. The appellation covers 152 hectares of village-level vineyards, with two grand crus (Musigny and Bonnes-Mares) providing the crown jewels. Village wines must be made from 100% Pinot Noir and offer a more accessible introduction to the appellation's signature style of silky tannins and floral aromatics. Chambolle-Musigny represents the feminine side of Burgundy, contrasting with the more muscular wines of neighbouring Gevrey-Chambertin.
We'll be honest: 2020 in Burgundy was a vintage that kept everyone on their toes. A warm, dry spring brought early budbreak, then summer turned properly scorching with temperatures hitting 40°C in August. The saving grace came from perfectly timed August rains that rescued the vines from serious drought stress, followed by ideal September weather that allowed for unhurried picking. Yields were mercifully normal after several years of frost-ravaged harvests, and crucially, the heat never tipped into the jammy territory that can plague warmer vintages here.
What emerged were wines with surprising freshness despite the heat, showing ripe fruit balanced by good acidity and lovely mineral precision. The reds have more immediate charm than the structured 2019s, with silky tannins and generous Pinot Noir character, whilst the whites display beautiful richness without losing that crystalline Burgundian tension we adore. This isn't a legendary vintage like 2005 or 2010, but it's thoroughly delicious and more approachable in youth than many Burgundy vintages. The village wines are drinking beautifully now, Premier Crus are just hitting their stride, and the Grands Crus will reward patience for another five to ten years.
FAQs
What does this wine taste like?
Rich and perfumed with ripe raspberry fruit, floral aromatics, and a plush texture that captures Chambolle-Musigny's signature elegance with extra generosity from the warm 2020 vintage.
When should I drink this wine?
Delicious now for its primary fruit character, but will reward patience until 2035 as it develops greater complexity and integration.
What food pairs well with this wine?
Duck breast, roast chicken, rabbit stew, and wild mushroom dishes all complement its elegant fruit character, whilst local Burgundian cheeses like Époisses make classic regional pairings.
How should I serve this wine?
Serve at 16-17°C in Burgundy bowls, with optional light decanting for 30-45 minutes to help the wine express its full aromatic potential.
Is this wine worth cellaring?
Absolutely - whilst approachable now, this has the structure and concentration to reward 10-15 years of patient cellaring, developing complexity whilst retaining its essential elegance.
How does this compare to grand cru Chambolle-Musigny?
This village wine offers an accessible introduction to Chambolle's style with the same perfumed elegance and silky texture, just with less concentration and ageing potential than the grand crus Musigny and Bonnes-Mares.
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