2013 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses
By Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
2013 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
The 2013 vintage presents a compelling narrative in the pantheon of fine Burgundian wine, with the Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier standing as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of this illustrious vineyard. Weather conditions throughout the year coursed with uncertainty—marked by a cool spring and uneven ripening—setting the stage for producers who skilfully navigated these climatic whims to create astoundingly expressive wines.
The Quintessence of Terroir and Talent
Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, with its storied expertise, harnessed the peculiarities of the 2013 vintage to craft a wine that is quintessentially Chambolle Musigny in its finesse but with an added layer of complexity courtesy of a prolonged growing season. This extended gestation allowed for the inimitable confluence of the limestone-laden terroir and ethereal Pinot fruit to reach new dimensions of elegance and aromatic splendour.
A Vintage Singularity
The 2013 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses expresses itself with a translucent ruby hue, promising allure from first sight. On the nose, an intricate bouquet unfolds—wild strawberries entwined with subtle earthiness, hints of violet, and a whisper of oak. The palate follows suit; despite the challenges posed by 2013's fickle nature, this offering from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier reveals a harmonious balance between its structured acidity and soft tannins which dovetail exquisitely into a lingering, poetic finish.
For investors seeking to expand their fine wine portfolios, the 2013 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses is an asset displaying remarkable potential for maturation. The vintage’s unique narrative is interwoven within each bottle—a story punctuated by tenacity, refined craftsmanship, and the indomitable spirit of Chambolle Musigny.
Investment Elegance In The Glass
In closing, this particular vintage emerges not as an example of defiant viticulture alone but as a beacon of investment-worthy sophistication. The 2013 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier unequivocally encapsulates the very essence of its time and place, offering both an immersive tasting experience and promising potential for graceful ageing. An exemplar vintage for discerning collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Market price (USD)
$23,070.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
1181.25
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses from Frédéric Mugnier has a very pure and perfumed bouquet with gorgeous redcurrant and wild strawberry scents, beautifully integrated oak, almost pastille-like as it opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, a little strict and linear towards the finish, but the focus and the structure are superb. Classy and sophisticated from start to finish, this is one of the finest contributions to the vintage. Simply delicious. Tasted September 2016.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 November 2016
The 2013 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru les Amoureuses is a knockout wine from Frédéric Mugnier. It has showstopping definition with "cool" red berry fruit intermingling with wild hedgerow and blackberry aromas. I could just inhale this until the cows come home. The palate displays unerring balance and is blessed with very precise tannin. It is quite backward but is unequivocally supremely well focused. What a wonderful Amoureuses from Frédéric Mugnier.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 28 January 2016