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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses is the delight of Burgundy ... filigree, sensual, cool and refined. The female pendant to Musigny with the same type of regal minerality - yet more delicate and lightfooted - without the sheer power and depth of the mighty Musigny. By heart it's a 1er cru - and …
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The 2008 Chambolle Les Fuees from J.-F. Mugnier is showing magnificently - maturing and very expressive. The bouquet offer maturing red fruit - strawberries, red currant and boysen berries - slightly tertiary with a hint of sous-bois. On the palate airy and transparent fruit - cool, juicy and …
[Read more...] about J.-F. Mugnier, Chambolle Musigny Les Fuees 2008
Les Amoureuses …. a name signaling passion and desire. It’s one of the most sought after wines in Burgundy - indeed difficult to find despite a quite healthy production from the multiple owners and quite a few negociants that also produce this seductive Chambolle 1er cru. One of the top …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Mugnier Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses
This is a rare bird - the second wine from Clos de la Maréchale - Clos des Fourches - made only in the years 2004,2006, 2007 and 2008. The 2007 edition is surprisingly substantial given both it's level and especially the vintage. The nose offer deep red and darkberry fruit powered by a nice deep …
[Read more...] about J.-F. Mugnier, Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Fourches 2007
It's always a special experience to visit Domaine J.-F. Mugnier in Chambolle Musigny. The wines are magnificent, and Frédéric Mugnier is one of the most interesting people in Burgundy - with some very clear views and perspectives on the world of Burgundy. There is however a challenge - as rating …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine J.-F. Mugnier – tasting of the 2015 vintage
