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 |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 15-16°C |
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
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.
Production 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.
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.