Today, I was at Maison Champy in the town of Beaune for a tour of their cellar and a brief dégustation. I didn’t take notes during the tasting, so these are just some quick thoughts on the wines as I remember them.
Wow, very elegant nose. Pinot fruit, hints of truffles, soft but dry tannins, and an inviting freshness. Lovely transparent colour in the glass. Instantly my favourite wine of the tasting. It’s open and in a good spot to enjoy today. Provisional points 15-17. Potential beyond 2030.
Drink through 2032.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Friday, 6 October 2023.
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
16Wines with a DM13 to DM16 rating are excellent wines. They have harmony and a character of their own that makes them stand out. These wines offer a high level of depth and complexity. They are clearly an enrichment for every wine cellar. / 20 ("excellent") |
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| Stars: |
5Wines with a rating of 5 stars are outstanding achievements. They stand proudly at the top of their peer group. / 5 |
| Vintage: | 2012 |
| Colour: | red |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | no |
| Grape variety: | Pinot Noir |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Maison Champy |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Burgundy |
| Subregion: | Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation: | Pommard 1er Cru AOC |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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