Five years since I last tasted the 2009 Chambolle village from J.-F. Mugnier. Made from vines in the two vineyards - Les Plantes (1er cru) and La Combe d'Orveau (the village part). It's still a very delicate and charming wine - and is developping beautifully with the sweet ripe notes being pushed in …
J.-F. Mugnier
Vineyard Insight: Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses
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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J.-F. Mugnier, Chambolle Musigny Les Fuees 2008
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 …
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Terroir Insight: Domaine Mugnier Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses
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 …
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J.-F. Mugnier, Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Fourches 2007
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 …
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