2001 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses
By Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
2001 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Burgundy
The turn of the millennium heralded a sequence of vintages that resonate with brilliance and vitality. The 2001 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier is quintessentially a sonnet in the anthology of stellar Burgundies, showcasing a year when nature's elements conspired to favour the connoisseurs.
A Vintage's Voice Whispers Elegance
The 2001 vintage in Burgundy was an enigma, encapsulated by a dichotomy of challenging weather and exceptional outcomes—a testament to the unwavering commitment and expertise of revered producers like Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier. For investors, this vintage offers more than just liquid assets; it possesses an emotional resonance that only a fine bottle ageing gracefully can confer.
The 2001 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses expresses itself with an exquisite bouquet: ethereal yet profound. Red cherries, autumn forest floor and a symphony of spices pirouette in the olfactory senses. Upon the palate, this wine harmonises finesse and structure – a tapestry woven with polished tannins and a bright acidity that signals its longevity.
Captivating Collectors' Hearts
An intimate understanding of the soil, coupled with deft handling during a capricious climatic period, enabled Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier to birth a wine of extraordinary balance. As it continues to evolve in bottle, it unfurls new dimensions of complexity and depth that excite even the most discerning palates.
The intricate lacework of minerality underpins the eloquent fruit profile, offering glimpses into the terroir's soulfulness without overshadowing the vintage's unique expression. The tender caress of oaked nuances embellishes without subduing—the hallmark of careful maturation that respects terroir and temporal character alike.
The investment proposition for 2001 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses is augmented by this Burgundy's encompassing allure: for those who secure bottles from this limited-production pinnacle, it is both a patrimonial jewel and a potential boon for investors anticipating value appreciation aligned with its maturation arc.
In sum, the 2001 vintage from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier remains one of those cherished narratives that delicately echo through the epochal corridors of fine wine history—a celestial orchestration, captured in liquid form.
Current market price
£26,460.00
12x75cl
Highest score
88
POP score
3307.5
Scores and tasting notes
The 2001 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses seemed a touch reduced on the nose, and I have some doubts as to whether it was a representative bottle (as indicated by the "?" by my score), offering up aromas of cookie dough, coffee, ripe cherry fruit and fallen leaves. On the palate, by contrast, the wine was pure seduction: supple, medium to full-bodied and transparent, with an ample chassis of silky tannins. The fruit, however, lacks the energetic, scintillating quality found in Mugnier's greatest hits—such as the stunning 2002 Les Amoureuses.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 28 February 2018