Domaine Comte de Vogue   Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses

1997 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

1997 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy

As a season of finesse and elegance, the turn of 1997 graced Burgundy's noble terroirs with an unexpected generosity. Among these cherished parcels, the Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses from Domaine Comte de Vogue emerged in majestic form, as one paragon of that serendipitous year.

 

A Delicate Mastery over the Elements

Contrary to the potential hardships a year with such climatic variables could impose, 1997 in Burgundy was a phenomenon—an enigma encapsulated within each bottle of the Les Amoureuses from Domaine Comte de Vogue. This vintage saw an early flowering followed by a warm summer and a timely harvest—conditions favouring those vignerons who, like seasoned chess players, anticipated nature's gambits meticulously.

 

Unveiling the Lacework of Terroir and Time

The distillation of time and domaine expertise leverages this vintage to exhibit a wondrous alchemy. On the palate, the 1997 Les Amoureuses seduces with its tapestry of ripe red fruits interlaced with hints of violets and spices—a reflection of its viticultural pedigree. What remains most compelling is its zephyr-like aftertaste; it whispers old-world charm while affirming its structured complexity.

A vintage marked by balance and poise, even after a quarter-century, suggests its zenith may yet await the patient collector. The capacity for further development is there—latent, promising—and maintaining its integrity as an investment-worthy asset.

 

An Embodiment Ripe for Connoisseurs and Investors Alike

The 1997 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses from Domaine Comte de Vogue is not merely another addition to one's cellar but an articulate chapter in Burgundy's grand narrative. With every sip, investors are reminded why certain vintages become legends whispered reverently among connoisseurs—a reverie this wine fulfils consummately.

In essence, those who seek to diversify their portfolio would find intellectual and sensory satisfaction within this exquisite libation--a hallmark investment that indeed captures the enamoured spirit of Chambolle-Musigny's revered Les Amoureuses vineyard in 1997.

Market price (USD)

$8,970.00

12x75cl

Highest score

92

POP score

612.5

Scores and tasting notes

91-93

The ruby-colored 1997 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses has a gorgeously floral nose, packed with violets and roses. On the palate, this thick, satin-textured wine bursts forth with powerful and deeply ripe flavors. It is sweet as jam, yet refined, and crammed with red fruit and stone-like nuances. It is opulent, sensual, complex, rich, precise, and possesses a long and supple finish. This sexy, hedonistic wine should be consumed over the next 7-8 years. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel (212) 818-0770.

Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 29 October 1999

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