Domaine Comte de Vogue   Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru

2017 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

2017 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy

The 2017 vintage from the esteemed Domaine Comte de Vogue delineates a chapter of precision and finesse. In a year where Burgundy was awash with climatic benevolence – a respite after several challenging seasons – the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru resonates with eloquence born of its storied terroir.

 

A Study in Elegance and Structure

With the 2017 season greeting winemakers with a mild winter and a seamlessly warm summer, the resultant berries harvested boasted impeccable ripeness coupled with deft acidity. The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue engages the senses with such equilibrium. On the palate, this wine luxuriates with layers of red fruit, particularly cherry and ripe strawberry, ensconced in a silken weave of refined tannins that promise poise over potency.

 

Meticulous Craftmanship

Domaine Comte de Vogue’s commitment to minimal intervention in their winemaking shines through this Premier Cru. As it dances across the tongue, nuanced traces of violet, earth, and an almost ethereal minerality caress the senses. One must note that the subtlety of oak use is masterful, framing the fruit without overshadowing its natural charm.

As with fine art, patience cultivates appreciation; thus is true for this vintage. It nestles contentedly within one’s cellar, assuring elevation to greater complexities over time—undoubtedly an investable jewel for true connoisseurs.

 

Converging Past and Future

In conclusion, this 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue stands as a testament to the harmony between nature’s munificence and human artistry. Its grace is apparent now yet hints at an evolving future where every sip reveals a new facet of its character. An exemplary choice for investors keen to diversify their portfolios with a wine that encapsulates both the signature elegance of Burgundy’s offerings and the unique virtues of an especially convivial vintage.

Market price (GBP)

£3,360.00

12x75cl

Highest score

91

POP score

305.45

Scores and tasting notes

90-92

As readers will know, the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru consists entirely of declassified young vine Musigny, and the wine naturally bears a certain resemblance to its big brother, unfurling in the glass with aromas of ripe cherries, cassis, dark chocolate and Indian spices. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a nicely concentrated core of fruit that's still quite primary, having finished its malolactic fermentation only in June/July, framed by chalky underlying tannins and juicy acids.

William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 31 January 2019

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