Chambolle Musigny, Les Amoureuses, 1er Cru, 2017
More closed and surly than the Sentiers, which seems exuberant by comparison. This is all about texture and minerality. Slick and smooth with a savoury sea salt and mineral quality glittering through the stylish cherry and raspberry fruit. Very Musigny-like in its focused power and expansive, lengthy finish. Aged in 25% new oak, and fermented with 50% whole bunches. The vines range from 30 to 80 years-old.
critic reviews
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru has a tight, quite backward nose that demands more coaxing than Christophe Roumier's Les Amoureuses , but it is easy to fall for the dark brambly fruit mixed with sous-bois and light tobacco scents. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannins, zesty and quite citric, offering desiccated orange peel and blood orange flavors. Fresh and sorbet-like on the finish. This Les Amoureuses should age with style. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.