Georges Lignier & Fils Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 Valais Combes du Dessus) are situated

Combes du Dessus) are situated just beneath the fine 1er Cru “Les Champeaux” and the wine reflects the sturdy

followed by two years in large Slavonian-oak casks

This cuvée is one of dynamism

this ferments with 20% whole clusters and spends 18 months in a combination of barriques and demi-muids

and is more fine and elegant than the other Trousseaux in our portfolio and is less rustic than Crinquand’s Ploussard

Georges Lignier & Fils Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022 Valais Combes du Dessus) are situatedThe domaine owns a mere tenth of a hectare of Pinot Noir planted in the early 1960s in this relatively large grand cru. This Charmes Chambertin gives the impression of small berried fruit, with a subtly mineral inflected palate of taut tension and somewhat firm tannins; patience will be rewarded here. (50% new oak.)