Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.F Mugnier
Label Name:
 
Chambolle Musigny 1er les Amoureuses
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
100% destemmed; 15–20 day ambient-yeast fermentation in open wooden vats; aged ~18 months in barrel (≈15% new), racked twice, finished in stainless then bottled; SO2 added pre-ferment and before bottling.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-16
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed rose-petal nose with red cherry, raspberry and cranberry, subtle spice and saline minerality; silky texture, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, duck confit, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, soy-braised pork belly, shiitake stir-fry with bok choy.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Jacques‑Frédéric (J.F.) Mugnier, family domaine founded 1863; small, high-quality holdings in Chambolle (including Les Amoureuses); renowned for elegant, floral Pinot Noir.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Neal Martin (The Wine Advocate) 95/100. Burghound 94/100. Vinous / Stephen Tanzer 92–94. Robert Parker 92+ (as cited by merchants). Drinking window frequently cited c. 2025–2055