Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, “Les Baudes”

Located at the foot of the hallowed grand cru Bonnes-Mares just south of the Morey-Saint-Denis border, “Les Baudes” is the classic Chambolle premier cru of the domaine, and the Ligniers own a scant 0.18-hectare parcel of 55-year-old Pinot Noir here. Explosive and muscular where the “Chabiots” is delicate, this bristles with energy and possesses real cling on the palate, whose resoundingly long finish promises years of positive evolution. Laurent employs around one-third new wood for this cuvée.