Domaine Roux Père & Fils Chambolle-Musigny Les Borniques Premier Cru 2020 - from the hands of fifth-generation winemaker Matthieu Roux, this Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru showcases the elegance and finesse of the Côte de Nuits. Silky and expressive, it reveals fragrant violets, ripe red fruits, and subtle hints of truffle and forest floor. Rich yet refined, with soft tannins and remarkable depth, it reflects meticulous vineyard care and minimal intervention in the cellar. Perfectly paired with lighter meats, this wine celebrates the unique terroir of Les Borniques.

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Matthieu Roux is a fifth-generation winemaker – with impressive credentials. He learned his craft at Domaine Drouhin in Oregon, Penfolds in Australia and Domaine Laroche in Chablis. Bringing his expertise back to France, his family label is one of Burgundy's most loved. Chambolle-Musigny is renowned for its elegance and subtlety – and this Premier Cru wine is no different. It’s from a small village in the Côte de Nuits, the home of Burgundy’s most esteemed wines. Matthieu keeps intervention to a minimum both in the vineyard and the winery, allowing the unique terroir to present itself in the bottle. He works with nature, guided by the lunar cycle to determine timings for all winemaking decisions. His fierce attention to detail and understanding of the grape’s needs result in a delicious wine with an incredible depth of flavour. It’s rich and soft with silky tannins and fragrant notes of violets, ripe red fruits, plus hints of truffle and forest floor. Pair its complex flavours with lighter meat dishes.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.0-13.5% ABV
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest/Vintage: 2020; hand-harvested grapes from a warm, sunny vintage, producing ripe fruit and excellent concentration
Oak: Approximately 15–18 months in French oak barrels, with around 30–35% new oak
Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Farming/Vineyard: Les Borniques Premier Cru vineyard, situated in the mid-slope section of Chambolle-Musigny, in continuation of the Grand Cru Musigny vineyard. East-facing slopes at approximately 250–300 metres altitude, with shallow soils over Jurassic limestone bedrock. The rocky, limestone-rich terroir contributes minerality, elegance and refined structure.
Winemaking: Hand-harvested grapes, followed by primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks over approximately 15 days. Secondary fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels, with careful extraction to preserve the delicate fruit and floral character of the vineyard.
Winemaker/Producer: Matthieu Roux; Domaine Roux Père & Fils
Region/Appellation: Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Classification: Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru AOC – Les Borniques

Serving Temperature: 16°C
Decanting: 30–45 minutes; gentle aeration helps reveal its floral aromas, red-fruit character and silky tannins
Food Pairing: Roast duck, roast chicken, grilled quail, veal tenderloin, venison, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses