Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.F Mugnier
Label Name:
 
Chambolle Musigny 1er les Fuees
Vintage:
 
2013
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:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin 92/100. Wine Advocate 92+; Burghound 91

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black cherry, violets, cocoa and subtle woodsmoke; chalky minerality, gamey/earthy nuances. Medium-bodied, grainy tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, Korean BBQ, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
100% destemmed Pinot Noir; 15–20 day ambient-yeast ferment in open wooden vats; aged ~18 months in oak (≈15% new), racked twice, finished in stainless then bottled; measured SO2 additions.

Vineyard Info
Single 71-are parcel (Les Fuées) planted in 1960 on the upper slope bordering Bonnes Mares; low yields. Produced by Domaine J.-F. (Jacques‑Frédéric) Mugnier, a respected Chambolle estate.