2017 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses
By Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
2017 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Burgundy, France
The illustrious 2017 vintage of the Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier arrives with poise and grace upon the palate of the ardent Burgundy devotee. This particular vintage radiates a distinctive profile, befitting its stature as one of Burgundy's more selective and enticing terroirs. The reverence for this wine is observed not only in its drinking merit but also as a contender within the fine wine investment realm.
Precision and Elegance: The Hallmarks of an Exceptional Vintage
The maturation journey of the 2017 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses has been tended with meticulous care at Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, yielding a wine that expresses the quintessence of both its pedigree and year. Unveiling a vivid garnet hue, the 2017 release whispers tales of a season that delivered balance and consistency – elements of inestimable value in the world of viticulture and oenology.
Upon decanting, this enchanting nectar unfurls its olfactory bouquet, revealing layers of ripened cherry intertwined with subtle hints of violets and refined earthiness – perhaps an ode to the unique complexion that the climatic nuances of 2017 imparted on Burgundy’s fruit. On the tongue, it performs a symphony of complexity; ethereal tannins dance in harmony with a reverberating acidity, giving shape to a silhouette that speaks simultaneously of strength and tenderness.
The length on this Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses is as persistent as it is eloquent, bearing witness to the masterful precision achieved by Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier in this year's production; showcasing that time-honoured techniques and nature's gift can conjure a serenade to true craftsmanship in viniculture.
Investment Worthy: A Jewel in Burgundy's Crown
The narrative written in each bottle of the 2017 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier goes beyond its sensory indulgence. It heralds an opportunity for collectors and investors alike, who seek to add not just another bottle but a chapter of Burgundian artistry to their collections. With every tasting, it reaffirms its position as one of the illustrious beacons amongst fine wines from Burgundy's hallowed cradle of Pinot Noir.
In essence, the 2017 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses is an investment piece par excellence —captivating as much for its lineage as for its individual vintage charisma—destined to age with dignity and delight palates for decades to come.
Market price (USD)
$17,370.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
948.67
Scores and tasting notes
A stunning bouquet of raspberries, rose petals, blood orange and sweet soil tones, deftly framed by a subtle touch of new oak, introduces Mugnier's 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses, a medium to full-bodied, supple and expansive wine framed by filigree tannins and racy acids, exemplifying the ideal of intensity without weight. Long and precise, this isn't as structured as the 2016 or 2015 renditions, and it will be open for business sooner. But the 2017 Amoureuses looses very little by comparison with those two brilliant wines.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 9 January 2020