2010 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru
By Domaine Comte de Vogue
2010 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy, France
The symphony of the 2010 vintage in Burgundy reaches a crescendo with the Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue. This vintage has been held in high regard, with the whims of a temperamental Burgundian climate sculpting a year of profound complexity and rarity, especially within the storied vineyards of Chambolle-Musigny.
Delicate Power: The Elegance of 2010
2010 provided challenges with capricious weather patterns, imposing stringent demands on the vigneron's expertise. The resulting yield was small but impeccably concentrated. This disciplined adversity is reflected in the wine's expression: an exquisite balance of resolute structure and aromatic finesse. The nose offers an olfactory tapestry threaded with ripe red berries and an ethereal bouquet of violets haute couture – a signature scent tethered to the terroir's heart.
A Vintage to Invest in Time
The palate bears witness to a meticulous crafting—a poised mélange of succulent cherries and underpinning nuances of wet stone minerality which tells tales of its terroir—whispering secrets of ancient limestone and clay caressed by the vintage’s shy sun and reluctant rain. It deftly carries an acidity which promises longevity, a key consideration for investors seeking to enrich their cellars with Burgundy’s liquid chronicles.
Tannins are present and dignified, suggesting an exceptional ageing potential that makes this 2010 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru a prudent addition to any fine wine portfolio.
In summation, the 2010 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue stands as a testament to the resilience and grace under pressure exhibited by nature and viticulturist alike. For enthusiasts looking towards bottling the essence of Burgundy's venerable history or for investors seeking to bolster their collection with a vintage representative of both rarity and extraordinary poise, this offering does not merely suggest itself—it insists upon consideration.
Market price (HKD)
HK$47,980.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
358.57
Scores and tasting notes
The 2010 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru opens with an explosive bouquet laced with dark red fruit, mint, flowers and graphite. Cool, mineral notes are woven throughout, giving the wine its sense of urgency. A final blast of plums and black cherries informs the powerful, structured finish. This is an impressive showing. The 1er Cru is made from young vines in Musigny. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030. Long-time oenologist Francois Millet was away during my visit to Burgundy, so I can’t relay his always visually evocative thoughts on recent vintages. At the end of the day, though, these wines need no words; they speak for themselves, and then some. Commercial director Jean-Luc Pepin was kind enough to show me all of the 2010s and 2009s (from bottle), including the seldom seen Bourgogne Blanc. I will report on the 2009s in the April issue. A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, various American importers, including: Atlanta Wholesale Wines, Atlanta, GA; tel. (404) 696-9440; C?Est Vin, District of Columbia; tel. (703) 243-3559; Dreyfus Ashby & Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770
Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 22 December 2011