Chambolle Musigny, Les Fuées, 1er Cru, 2023
Even at this early juncture this has a beautiful nose that runs from ripe red cherry fruit to flowers, fresh and dried, to the tang of irony minerals. Layers and intrigue define this Fuées. On the palate a velvety attack has both flow and depth to it. Very complete and with plenty of persistence. Long finish. Very smart indeed. One of Chambolle’s highest Premier Crus vineyards, Ghislaine’s parcel is over 75 years old and produces intense, deeply complex and very refined wines. Rocky stony soils with a high iron content.
critic reviews
The 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées 1er Cru is a worthy follow-up to the impressive 2022. Dark berry fruit, cola and light crushed stone scents unfurl on the glass. There's real presence and depth here and it's quite detailed. The palate is beautifully balanced, fresh and vibrant with chalky tannins and blood orange infusing the red berry fruit with impressive depth toward the finish. The aftertaste is vivacious and peppery, lingering longer than other cuvées. To quote Sade Adu, this is a "smooth operator."