Chambolle-Musigny
Chambolle-Musigny is an appellation whose wines are among the easier to spot in a blind tasting, possessing as they do fruit-centered, supple characters that set them apart from the more muscular wines of Vosne-Romanee or Gevrey. Although Chambolle has two Grand Crus, it has 23 Premier Crus and a generous amount of Village acreage. By virtue of its compactness and keeping of vineyards the accepted eastern threshold of the Dijon-Beaune road, even a humble Chambolle-Musigny Village should carry a delightful, pure pinot-fruit appeal. At its best, the wines of Le Musigny Grand Cru strike an extraordinarily hedonistic balance that many critics consider to be close to the Holy Grail of Pinot Noir pleasure.