2009 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses
By Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
2009 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
Amongst the constellation of Burgundian treasures, the 2009 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier shines with particular luminosity. A vintage clothed in opulence, 2009 was a year of warm days and cool nights, leading to an assemblage of ripe berries and impeccable structure within this premium cuvée.
An Oenophile’s Dream: A Vintage Worth Investing
The terroir of les Amoureuses vineyard presents finesse, breeding wines that are the very epitome of elegance from this appellation. The climatic conditions from this particular year wedded with the genius of Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier have birthed a poignant expression of Pinot Noir: supple yet profound, with an aromatic profile redolent of violets intermingling effortlessly with smoky minerality, a hallmark of its limestone origins.
Capturing the Heart of Fine Wine Collectors
The palate is greeted with a harmonious ballet of dark cherries and ethereal whispers of raspberry, interlaced with a subtle hint of oak – courtesy of judicious maturation. With each swirl in the glass, secondary notes emerge, underpinned by truffles and a touch of spice, speaking to the beginnings of an intriguing evolution that will thoroughly captivate the fine wine investor. It is in these layers that the true artistry of Mugnier shines through.
Firm yet silken tannins suggest that while extraordinarily approachable now, this 2009 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses is poised for further majesty as it continues to unfold in the cellars of those astute enough to secure parcels. The balance between concentration and purity is nothing short of masterful - it is a vintage that endows collectors with both immediate gratification and the promise of longevity.
Nestled within a portfolio, Mugnier's 2009 offering stands as a testament to the storied vintage year it represents - one characterised by both vigour and harmony. It is a clear bellwether for investors looking to enrich their collections with wines emblematic of stellar Burgundian artisanship, where terroir speaks confidently and time stands poised to lavish further complexity.
Market price (SGD)
$39,700.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
1486.25
Scores and tasting notes
The 2009 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureses is sweet, layered and totally beautiful. At the same time, it is pretty clear the wine has already begun to shut down. With time in the glass, some of the typical weightless energy of Amoureuses comes through, but despite its considerable appeal, the wine is showing only a fraction of its ultimate potential. I imagine the 2009 will enjoy a long drinking window once it awakens from its current slumber. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039. Frederic Mugnier insists that his 2009s will outlive his 2010s. Tasting these 2009s from bottle, it hard to argue with that view. A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, various American importers, including: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808; Veritas Imports, Beverly Hills, CA; tel. (310) 205-3803; Toepfer Imports LLC, CO; tel. (303) 818-7640
Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 25 April 2012