Mugneret-Gibourg Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2012 AOC 0.75l

Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Mugneret-Gibourg 2012 AOC 0.75l is a bottle that tells the story of the Gevrey-Chambertin terroir and the patience of a family winery whose identity is deeply rooted in the Côte de Nuits, where the vineyard is rigorously tended yet guided by a sensitivity to the terroir that is capable of listening to the changing seasons year after year. The history of the Mugneret-Gibourg producer is intertwined with a tradition that prioritizes the integrity of the grapes and the precision of the cellar, avoiding artifice and focusing on a long, controlled aging that enhances the mineral texture and aromatic refinement. This Grand Cru designation combines a composition of elegance and power, the fruit of a Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru terroir characterized by steep slopes, clay and stony soil, and crucial ventilation that shape the ripening of the Pinot Noir grapes. The distinctive blend of fruity expression, traces of graphite, and a tannic refinement that emerges without overdoing it is distinctive. The nose offers a blend of ripe cherry, blackcurrant, citrus zest, and a hint of spice. On the palate, a silky texture unfolds, supported by a linear acidity and discreetly present tannins, capable of developing calmly in the bottle. This wine occupies a central place in the Mugneret-Gibourg range, marking the pinnacle of the line and representing a promise of longevity that invites cellaring, while already offering immediate complexity for those who appreciate noble Burgundy. The production approach, characterised by minimal intervention and careful management of punching down, temperature and maturation, allows Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2012 to reveal its personality without imposition, distinguishing itself from elite wines thanks to a coherence between structure and refinement that highlights the commitment of the Mugneret-Gibourg house to maintaining an authentic voice in the panorama of the great crus of Burgundy, and to making the glass vibrate with a promise of evolution that reflects the STELT positioning.