Charles van Canneyt Chambolle Musigny 'Les Sentiers' Premier Cru 2021
4.4
HK$1,800
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Charles van Canneyt Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru “Les Sentiers” 2021 is a finely etched Pinot Noir from one of Chambolle’s most admired premiers crus, celebrated for its lifted perfume and silk-laced structure. The 2021 vintage in Burgundy was marked by severe spring frosts and a cool growing season, resulting in greatly reduced yields but also in wines with bright acidity, moderate alcohol, and a particularly transparent, aromatic profile, a style that many critics view as classic and refined rather than powerful.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, this cuvée offers lifted notes of red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry threaded with rose petal and subtle violet; the palate is medium-bodied and precise, with high-toned fruit, fine-grained tannins, discreet spice and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish that underlines its Côte de Nuits limestone-and-marl origins. It is an elegant, terroir-driven red Burgundy that will reward decanting or time in the cellar, and it pairs beautifully with roast duck, veal tenderloin, mushroom risotto, or a wedge of Époisses for a distinctly Burgundian table. Grandson of the famed Alain Hudelot-Noëllat, Charles van Canneyt has established his eponymous label as a small, quality-focused Burgundy house, crafting both domaine wines and carefully selected négociant bottlings from coveted terroirs such as Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentiers.
Winery Background Drawing on his classical training at Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, he works with low-yielding, old-vine parcels wherever possible and favors a restrained, terroir-first aesthetic: gentle extraction, moderate use of oak and minimal-intervention choices in the cellar to safeguard aromatic purity and precision. Fermentations are typically traditional and uncomplicated, with careful temperature control and judicious handling of stems depending on site and vintage, all aimed at capturing each cru’s individuality. This thoughtful, detail-driven approach has quickly earned Charles van Canneyt a reputation among Burgundy enthusiasts for wines that combine clarity, finesse and understated intensity, making this Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentiers a compelling example of his style.