Digioia-Royer Chambolle Musigny Les Groseilles 1er cru

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

This Domaine Digioia-Royer red wine is made with Pinot Noir grapes from vines around 70 years, aged in barrels for 16 months, and blended in stainless steel tanks. It has an ABV of about 13.5%, and is refreshing and medium-bodied. It’s ripe and velvety on the nose, with notes of prune and black fruit. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has a rustic quality and a depth of flavor.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

Pair your Digioia-Royer Chambolle Musigny Les Groseilles 1er cru with cured meats and cheeses, like Brie de Meaux or Chaource. It’s also great with braised beef, grilled steak, and roast lamb or roast veal.

SMALL BUT MIGHTY

This Burgundy domaine was founded by Victor Moretti in the 1930s, and taken over by his daughter, Genevieve Royer-Moretti in 1982. She passed on the domaine to her son-in-law, Michel Digioia, in 1999, and he has since been in charge of it.

The cellars of Domaine Digioia-Royer are found right in the middle of Chambolle-Musigny, one of the most well-known villages in Cote de Nuits. It’s also one of the smallest. But Michel Digioia likes it this way. Though he thinks of expansion, he retains that he does not want too much of it. A hands-on man, he refuses the thought of being confined in an office, having other people do the real work for him. he believes in being out in the fields, tending to the vineyards and the cellar himself. He wants to be there every step of the winemaking process. This dedication is what is setting Domaine Digioia-Royer apart; their wines speak for themselves.

Storage Instructions

Store unopened red wines in a cool, dry, and dark place safe from constant vibration. Keep your bottle horizontal in a wine rack or cellar to retain the moistness of the cork. The ideal temperature for storage is between 16 to 18°C. Once opened, a bottle will be good for 3 to 5 days standing upright in the refrigerator.