Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.F Mugnier
Label Name:
 
Chambolle Musigny 1er les Amoureuses
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Partial destemming with whole‑berry fermentation in old wooden vats; spontaneous yeast fermentation; ~16 months élevage in French oak; bottled without fining or filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-16
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed red berries, rose petal and peony with blood‑orange lift, fine mineral thread and silky, filigree tannins. Elegant, precise, long and saline finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast duck, guinea fowl, mushroom risotto, beef tournedos, grilled salmon; Asian: Peking duck, hoisin‑glazed pork, miso‑glazed fish, shiitake stir‑fry.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family domaine established 1863. Jacques‑Frédéric Mugnier manages small, high‑quality holdings in Chambolle‑Musigny, including Les Amoureuses (~0.5 ha); vines are old and farmed with low‑intervention, minimal chemical treatments.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Decanter 96/100; Vinous (Neal Martin) 95/100; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 95/100; Burghound 93/100