Domaine Comte de Vogue   Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru

2000 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

2000 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy

Turning the pages back to the advent of the millennium brings us to an exquisite enigma—the 2000 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru from the venerated Domaine Comte de Vogue. In a region where the communion of earth and vine is the essence of existence, this vintage encapsulates a narrative of climatic benevolence and meticulous craftsmanship.

 

A Vintage to Remember

The 2000 growing season in Burgundy was marked by a harmonious balance, sparing the vines from climatic extremities. The benign weather gifted vintners with the luxury of patience, culminating in optimal ripeness that forged wines resonant with character and vitality. For connoisseurs eyeing investment-grade bottles, understanding the nuances of such a vintage is pivotal—translating into an assurance of both enjoyment and potential value appreciation within their oenological portfolios.

 

An Emblem of Elegance

The poise and finesse inherent in the 2000 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru are a testament to Domaine Comte de Vogue's mastery over their craft. Layers unfold with an intricate display of ripe cherries and summer berries, a signature profile of this storied terroir. Yet, woven within this rich tapestry is an undeniable minerality—a subtle reminder of Chambolle-Musigny's hallowed ground. Structurally, twenty-plus years have conferred a grace upon this vintage—a silkiness that lovers of Burgundian Pinot Noir seek fervently.

As it stands now, the depth and seductive texture offer immense pleasure to those fortunate enough to behold it, propelling this vintage as an enticing addition to any fine wine investor's inventory. To immerse oneself in such sensory opulence is to understand the whispers of history that emanate from each bottle.

 

Concluding Thoughts

In summary, one might say that the 2000 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue stands as a beacon among millennial vintages—its elegance and intricacy serving as silent narrators of their era's story. For the discerning investor and enthusiast alike, it epitomises not only an outstanding wine experience but a sanctified piece of Burgundy's enduring legacy.

Market price (HKD)

HK$44,840.00

12x75cl

Highest score

89

POP score

521.11

Scores and tasting notes

89

The 2000 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru offers cedar-laced black cherry aromas. Big, plush, and seductive, it is medium-bodied, concentrated, and opulent. Loads of blackberries, violets, and dark cherries are found throughout its personality as well as in its long, supple finish. Drink it by 2009. The 2000 vintage is yet another success story at Domaine du Comte Georges de Vogue. After having performed an evasivage (the removal of excess buds after flowering), the Vogue team still believed they had too much fruit on the vines and dropped half of the bunches prior to veraison as they did in 2001. In the end, they harvested a moderate 30 hectoliters per hectares in a vintage where their neighbors set records. According to Millet, the fact that the yields were kept under control also served to ensure a “very healthy” harvest. Importers: A David Schildknecht Selection, Vintner Select, Cincinnati, OH; tel. 513-229-3630; Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700; Chambers & Chambers, Inc., San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 642-5500; Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770; Ideal Wines, Medford, MA; tel. 781-395-3300; and a Becky Wasserman Selection / Le Serbet; French Fax: 011-33-3-80-24-29-70, various American importers

Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2003

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