Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | J.F Mugnier |
Label Name: | Chambolle Musigny 1er les Fuees |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy — Côte de Nuits (Chambolle‑Musigny Premier Cru) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Vinous (Neal Martin) 92–94; Burghound 92; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 93+; CellarTracker community ~94
Tasting Note
Perfumed red cherry and raspberry with rose petal, orange rind and Indian spice; crushed-stone minerality, sous-bois notes. Medium–full-bodied, layered, powdery tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, roasted game birds, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, roast chicken, herb-crusted lamb; Asian: miso-glazed salmon or cod, teriyaki or soy-marinated wagyu/beef skewers, char siu pork, shiitake and soy-based dishes, aged Comté or Brie.
Production Method
100% destemmed Pinot Noir; 15–20 day ambient-yeast open-vat fermentation; ~18 months in oak (≈15% new); racked twice and finished in tank before bottling. Sustainable viticulture.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Jacques‑Frédéric (J.F.) Mugnier, a prestigious Chambolle‑based domaine owning parcels including Les Fuées and Musigny; noted for small-production, classically styled Pinot Noirs.