2000 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses
By Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
2000 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Burgundy, France
In the realm of fine Burgundian treasures, the 2000 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier stands as a paragon of elegance, reflecting the uniqueness of its vintage. A year that challenged Burgundy connoisseurs with its climatic caprices, 2000 finally yielded wines of unexpected grace and longevity.
Millennial Majesty: A Vintage of Grace and Vigor
Amongst these, the Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses has etched itself into the annals of vinous legends with its harmonious interplay of power and delicacy—a hallmark of the appellation. Unveiling a compendium of layered red berry fruits, the 2000 vintage carries a distinctive undertone of earthiness uniquely intertwined with ethereal floral aromatics. This heralds Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier's masterful interpretation of the millennial year's potential.
An Embodiment of Terroir and Time
Retrospectively, it is transparent that the climatic trajectory of the 2000 season—with its early warmth succeeded by cooler periods—choreographed a ballet within the vines that has since translated to a splendid maturity in bottle. The integrity and finesse displayed by this Burgundy is underpinned by a tannin structure that balances assertiveness with suppleness, marking it as an invaluable asset for fine wine investors seeking both exemplary drinking pleasure and longevity.
The bouquet, now at two decades' evolution, exudes secondary notes of truffle and sous bois, yet remarkably retains its vivacious cherry core. On the palate, an integration of savoury complexities with lingering fruit purity makes for a consummate drinking experience that continues to evolve in the glass.
For collectors aiming to diversify their investment portfolio or enthusiasts seeking to revel in a wine of distinguished pedigree, the 2000 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier represents an opportunity to possess a piece of Burgundian history; one where time and terroir are captured in harmonious unity.
Investment Insight and Indulgence Interwoven
With each passing year, this vintage substantiates its status amidst the pantheon of investable wines—a testament not only to its intrinsic quality but also to Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier's unwavering dedication to expressing the quintessence of Chambolle Musigny. As this notable iteration grows scarcer, its worth within discerning circles is ever more pronounced. The talk amongst those enraptured by Burgundy bespoke craftsmanship should surely dwell on this stellar 2000 vintage as a beacon of vinicultural finesse and future financial fruition.
Market price (HKD)
HK$212,930.00
12x75cl
Highest score
89
POP score
2475.56
Scores and tasting notes
Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier's 2000 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses opens in the glass, gaining purity and definition with air after a rather muddled start. Aromas of sweet cherry, peony and strawberry mingle with hints of soil and espresso, preceding a medium to full-bodied, velvety and supple wine that just lacks some intensity and energy by comparison with more recent vintages—or, indeed, with Mugnier's 1999s.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 28 February 2018