leon amiot charmes chambertin 2020

"in the amiot family, generations of winemakers worked the vine and wine. grandfather pierre was able to reveal the identity of the estate by creating the first label in 1976. father jean-louis was the architect of the domaine’s recognition in the 1980s. his wife, chantal, came to support him from 2012 to ensure the reception at the domaine. today, their son léon wishes to perpetuate the family tradition: the three roses that appear on the label recall the motto of the counts of vergy, that of continuing «without varying» to express the excellence of our terroirs. the domaine amiot et fils, located in morey-saint-denis, covers 5 hectares from gevrey-chambertin to chambolle-musigny. it offers a complete range of wines at the 4 levels of appellation that counts burgundy: 3 wines in regional appellation, 4 wines in village appellation, 5 wines in first cru appellation and 2 grand crus. at domaine amiot, our charmes-chambertin is spread over 2 parcels. since 2012, we have chosen to complete our production with bought-in grapes to achieve a volume easier to vinify and to offer a wine more representative of its appellation. from vine growing through to vinification, each process is balanced as a function of the vintage to create the best wines and preserve the typicity of terroir. ageing is in oak barrels with 50% new oak. this is a complex and elegant wine, with aromas of blackcurrant and cherry mingled with subtle notes of violet and spices. on the palate appear aromas of toasted bread, vanilla, liquorice and exotic wood with some nuances of musk. solidly built and perfectly structured, this wine is gifted with impressive length. to be tasted between 16 and 18°c. for the best vintages, wait a minimum of 10 years to be able to really appreciate it."