Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.F Mugnier
Label Name:
 
Chambolle Musigny 1er les Amoureuses
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
100% Pinot Noir; mostly destemmed, indigenous-yeast fermentation 15–20 days in open vats; aged ~18 months in oak (≈15% new); minimal intervention, lutte raisonnée viticulture.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
14-16
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed red-berry and floral nose (rose, violet, raspberry, cherry). Silky mid-weight palate with bright acidity, mineral lift, gentle spice and fine tannins; precise, lingering finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, filet mignon, veal, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses (Brillat-Savarin). Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, char siu, shiitake stir-fry, teriyaki duck.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier, family estate since 1863 in Chambolle-Musigny. Estate holds ~0.53 ha in Les Amoureuses; renowned for Musigny Grand Cru and small-production, traditional Burgundian wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores for the 2019 vintage include: John Gilman 95–97; Vinous (Neal Martin) ~96; Wine Advocate ~95; Burghound (Allen Meadows) 94; Decanter 94–96