Domaine Jacques Frederic Mugnier   Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses

2003 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses

By Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier

The 2003 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier

In a vintage as dramatic and illustrious as the storied 2003, the Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier is especially deserving of consideration by those committed to fine wine investment.

 

Exceptional Harvest, Exceptional Wine

The 2003 vintage in Burgundy was marked by an unusually hot summer which has chiselled its traits into the very DNA of the wines produced. In this context, the 2003 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses particularly stands out for its breathtaking finesse and depth. This exceptional vintage charmed crescendos of opulent fruit with a balancing act that reflects both the might of nature and the deft touch of human craftsmanship.

The density of the vintage brings forward a tapestry of lush red and black fruits, underlined with hints of violets and an intriguing minerality unique to the limestone terroir of Burgundy. Aged gracefully, this offering is now speaking in full paragraphs with expanded nuances of spice, earthiness, and a whispering kiss of oak- a dialogue among equals where terroir and vinification techniques coalesce seamlessly.

 

An Ode to Weather and Wine Mastery

The unique climatic conditions of 2003 presented vintners with challenges that only bespoke expertise could overcome. At Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, a legacy of precision viticulture and sagacious barrel-ageing comes to bear on this grand cru's majestic profile- creating a fluid narrative that speaks volumes about its provenance.

 

An Inimitable Investment Grade Vintage

For connoisseurs eyeing enriching additions to their cellars or portfolios, the 2003 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses is a clear standout. The balance struck between power and elegance in this vintage illustrates both the resilience and vulnerability of Pinot Noir grapes when cultivated under extreme circumstances. As time continues its relentless march, this compelling vintage only becomes more poignant for collectors and investors alike.

To sum up, the 2003 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier encapsulates a chapter in viniculture history that's as rare as it is enriching. Its vivacious character harmonised by the passage of time offers an investment opportunity as luscious as the wine itself.

Market price (GBP)

£23,290.00

12x75cl

Highest score

95

POP score

1552.67

Scores and tasting notes

95

While I may have preferred the aromas of Mugnier’s other offerings in this vintage, the baked cherry pie and creamed mocha-scented 2003 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses stands out for its magnificent personality. A seamless wine of immense depth, concentration, as well as length, it is broad, expansive, and jam-packed with plummy black cherries. This intense medium to full-bodied effort wonderfully combines power with grace. Projected maturity: now-2015. A Becky Wasserman Selection / Le Serbet; French Fax: 011-33-3-80-24-29-70,various American importers, including Veritas Imports, Beverly Hills, CA; tel. (310) 205-3800

Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 28 August 2005

Vintage performance