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Domaine Amiot-Servelle of Chambolle-Musigny is a
precious addition to our portfolio. Their
crystalline 2017s have landed and are available in
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| Domaine Amiot-Servelle |
| Spirited Chambolle
beauties of stunning elegance and precision |
 Prune Amiot and her brother Antoine are now leading this organic domaine |
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A very fine
and wide range of Chambolle wines (and more!) from
this small producer. Very much worth your time . . — Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report Amiot-Servelle is one of those domaines that has just found its groove, located its mojo in recent vintages and given their enviable holdings that include Chambolle Amoureuses, Clos Saint-Denis and Charmes-Chambertin, there is inevitably going to be great wine pouring out of this address. — Neil Martin |
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When describing the haunting seductiveness of Burgundy wine, one village seems to be the archetype of that special “Burgundian” experience: Chambolle-Musigny. Yet when reading about the recent renaissance of various Burgundy domaines, we have seen very few mentions of the resident families of Chambolle. |
But now a dynamic domaine has emerged in Chambolle, and is proudly carrying the village flag high. The estate's exceptional vineyard holdings are nurtured by a close-knit family — faithful stewards with irreproachable work ethics whose new generation is making better wines than ever. This domaine is Domaine Amiot-Servelle.
The domaine was originally founded by Clément Tachot in 1920. His son-in-law, Jean Servelle, subsequently took over, renaming it to Domaine Servelle-Tachot in honour of the union of the two families.
Jean’s daughter Elisabeth Servelle married Christian Amiot, son of the famous Morey-Saint-Denis producer Pierre Amiot. Christian began working at the domaine with his father-in-law. Due to Jean Servelle’s insistence on avoiding herbicides, Christian spent many backbreaking days in the vineyards each year armed with a hoe. These formative training years remained with him as he continued his father-in-law’s philosophy of purist viticulture. When Jean Servelle passed away in 1989, Christian took over and the domaine was renamed Domaine Amiot-Servelle.
 Elisabeth Servelle & Christian Amiot |
Without a doubt, their Chambolle wines are what Amiot-Servelle is renowned for — and deservedly so. They produce a village Chambolle from 2.3 ha of vines located primarily in the excellent lieu-dit Les Bas Doix which lies below the 1er Cru Les Amoureuses. The domaine also bottles seven different premier crus starting with tiny parcels in 1er Cru Derriere la Grange, 1er Cru Les Plantes, 1er Cru Les Fuées and 1er Cru Les Feusselottes. Their largest holding of Chambolle premier cru is in Les Charmes, a vineyard recognised as being the yardstick for classic Chambolle. The top producers there make a wine that is medium-bodied, ripe, juicy and elegant, qualities that characterise Amiot-Servelle’s version. In the 2017 vintage, a new bottling of the premier cru Les Borniques debuted for the first time.
The top premier cru Chambolle produced by Amiot-Servelle is the vaunted Les Amoureuses. The domaine’s parcel is 0.45 ha in size and vine age is on average about 45 years old. Although there are over 30 different producers with bottlings of Les Amoureuses, the best ones invariably come from producers who own their parcels rather than from those who purchase the fruit.
The domaine had long been run on organic principles but it was not until 2003 that they started to scrutinise every aspect of their practices. The first steps towards formal certification were made in 2005, and they attained their certification in 2008. Presently, Domaine Amiot-Servelle remains the only certified organic producer in Chambolle-Musigny.
The vineyards are ploughed often and organic compost is used to feed the soil. A rigorous debudding is performed in the spring. Gentle extraction ensures avoidance of green tannins in the final wine, while the decision as to when to take the juice off the skins is based purely on a function of taste. The press wine is almost always incorporated, at which point the wines are put into barrels. The wines spend 18 months in barrels, of which no more than 50% are new. They are racked once after about a year and bottled in March or April without fining and usually without filtration.
The transition to the next generation commenced with the arrival of Christian’s daughter Prune Amiot in 2011. This spirited vigneronne has brought a more sensitive touch to the vinification aspect of the domaine, turning out finer, more precise expressions from each terroir, without sacrificing the age-worthiness for which her father’s wines are renowned. The improvements are palpable with each passing vintage. Her brother Antoine joined her at the domaine a few years later. Today, while Christian remains active in the vineyard, the handover to the next generation has been completed, making this fully a family operation.
The domaine’s wines always taste fresh and polished although there is not too much reliance on new oak — 20% new wood is used for the village wine and up to 50% for the two top premiers crus. There are precise and lifted aromatics, as well as animated and well-delineated flavours, an affirmation of the gentler approach to vinification as well as the success of organic viticulture. While these wines tend to exemplify the understatement and elegance of Chambolle, they also possess a keen, fine structure. Every wine has a latent intensity and yet they never come across as ponderous or austere. We are not alone in this observation. Wine writers have taken note.
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The domaine’s
wines . . were simply very good to marvelous. — Neil Martin . . elegant wines of great precision with good ageing potential and not too much extraction or oak. — Alex Rychlewski |
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| We are delighted to present to you our first collection of Domaine Amiot-Servelle from the vibrant and absolutely delicious vintage 2017. These are true representatives of Chambolle: delicately proportioned, articulate and undeniably elegant. |
They are also very pure wines, a Burgundy lover’s delight, and a beacon of progress in this beloved commune. The 2017 vintage, with its inherent balance and approachability, is a telling showcase for the unimpeachable quality achieved by the domaine’s next generation.
This offer is valid until 26 June 2020. Orders will be processed subject to remaining availability and final written confirmation. Some wines have restrictive supplies, so please understand that we may have to allocate them in order to ensure as equitable a distribution as possible. Full payment is required no later than 7 days after confirmation invoice is sent in order to confirm the purchase. All terms and conditions apply.
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