2005 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses
By Domaine Comte de Vogue
2005 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy
Traversing the annals of Burgundian viticulture, one occasionally stumbles upon a vintage that veritably encapsulates the quintessence of its terroir; the 2005 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses from Domaine Comte de Vogue is such a vintage. It is a pinnacle achievement not merely in the storied history of the illustrious estate but within the broader tapestry of fine wine itself.
The Resplendence of a Celebrated Vintage
The year 2005 in Burgundy is often heralded as one that fostered wines of profound structure and longevity. The season itself was marked by an optimal alignment of auspicious conditions—mild spring, sumptuous summer, and a gloriously paced maturation period leading to harvest—enabling the crafting of wines with remarkable finesse and balance.
In this context, the 2005 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses presents an intricate ballet of aromatic depth and precision. The bouquet reveals layers of ripe red berries, infused with whispers of violets and a subtle undertone of earthiness evocative of Chambolle's ethereal mineral charm. On the palate, the wine exercises a certain authoritative grace—a fusion of muscular tannins and delicate acidity—that ensures its position as one of the more compelling investment pieces from this enigmatic vintage.
An Investment in Liquid Elegance
A collector invested in both the tactile and temporal rewards of fine wine will discern in the 2005 vintage from Domaine Comte de Vogue a textural complexity that promises further unfolding over time. For the investor, this wine represents not only an asset in its rarity but also attests to the intrinsic value bestowed by a venerable growing season.
In essence, this 2005 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses is not only characteristic of its stellar vintage but stands as a testament to the deft craftsmanship at Domaine Comte de Vogue. The unison of climatic serendipity with vinicultural mastery renders this particular bottle a pivotal acquisition for enthusiasts aspiring to fortify their portfolios with robust yet refined Burgundian gems.
Market price (USD)
$15,130.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
885
Scores and tasting notes
The 2005 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses displays sweet aromas of peony, ripe black raspberry and cassis. A tender palate impression of subtle creaminess, ultra-refined tannins, insistent freshness of fruit, and spice and chalk nuances leads to a finish of startling clarity and purity, with evocative florality, sumptuous ripeness and ineffable mineral shadings. Francois Millet notes that skin-to-juice ratios this year were as formidably high as those of 2003, yet thanks to relatively mild temperatures, the fruit retained what he terms a “sorbet-like presentation.” Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770 and a Peter Vezan Selection (various importers), Paris; fax 011 33 1 42 55 42 93
David Schildknecht - The Wine Advocate, 29 April 2007