2005 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses
By Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
2005 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Burgundy
The 2005 vintage in Burgundy stands as a beacon of excellence; among its luminaries is the 2005 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier. This prestigious wine encapsulates the harmony between terroir and winemaker's craft that investors and connoisseurs avidly seek.
A Quintessential Expression of Vintage and Terroir
Blessed with a year of near perfect climatic conditions, Burgundy's 2005 vintage is venerated for its balance, structure, and longevity. The 2005 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses is a testament to this. From Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, undisputed custodians of some of Burgundy's most hallowed grounds, comes a wine with a remarkable countenance that speaks to the knowledgeable investor's palette.
Investment Merits and Maturation Majesty
The 2005 vintage exudes a poetic complexity and an aromatic bouquet replete with notes of ripe cherries, violets, and subtle undertones of earthiness—a true representation of the noble marriage between Pinot Noir and Chambolle's esteemed terroir. On the palate, the wine displays a finesse matched by muscular tannins that have softened gracefully over time.
Critically acclaimed upon release, this exquisite wine from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier has matured in bottle to reveal its full majesty. As such, it represents an astute investment for those seeking to add profound depth to their collection. Beyond its alluring taste profile, it holds immense potential for future price appreciation as international interest in fine Burgundies persists unabated.
In summation, the 2005 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier is an epitome of Burgundian grace from a flagship vintage. It serenades investors with its nuanced grandeur, promising not just an extraordinary sensory experience but also notable potential for enrichment within the tapestry of fine wine investment.
Market price (GBP)
£34,970.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
2497.86
Scores and tasting notes
The 2005 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses offers a lovely aromatic melange of ripe red cherry, raspberry, buddleia, orange zest, and ginger in the nose. It is juicy and refined, with the tannins melting away and the palate registering almost a white wine impression, richly-saturating and yet lilting, and with a sorbet-like presentation of black raspberry. This almost ethereal Chambolle finishes with startlingly vivid florality, sweet berry fruit and spice, with just a subtle suggestion of marrow. (None of the Mugnier 2005s register strong animal or meaty characteristics at this early stage.) Frederic Mugnier works from a just-expanded and superbly appointed cellar, and a tasting of his 2004s confirms that he is scoring hits even when Nature does not make it easy as she did the following year. Mugnier advocates unusually late but limited pigeage. “After all,” he opines, “we take great care not to crush the berries, so it doesn’t make sense to do an early pigeage and break them,” and late punch-down further extends the fermentation. Various Importers. A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet; fax 011- 333-80-24-29-70.
David Schildknecht - The Wine Advocate, 29 April 2007