1995 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses
By Domaine Comte de Vogue
1995 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy
In the pantheon of Burgundian excellence, few wines exert such a profound sense of place as the 1995 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses from Domaine Comte de Vogue. This particular vintage stands as an exemplar, reflecting a year that was characterised by an auspiciously dry and warm September, following a summer notable for its cool and wet conditions.
The Ethereal Essence of 1995
The confluence of climatic idiosyncrasies in 1995 engendered a wine of both remarkable structure and beguiling finesse. It is a vintage that mirrors the Les Amoureuses vineyard's quintessential capacity for balancing power with grace. The wine divulges layers of intricately woven red berry fruit with an underpinning minerality - a signature trait that whispers the pedigree of its provenance with each sip.
An Investment-worthy Vintage
Investors will take note of the adeptness with which the 1995 vintage captures the essence of Chambolle-Musigny's terroir. With Domain Comte de Vogue's meticulous approach to viticulture and vinification, this particular year transcends typical expectations to offer a wine that not only seduces connoisseurs presently but promises potential for further maturation.
On the palate, this Les Amoureuses reveals a symphony of raspberry and cherry notes, supported by a tapestry of fine tannins and a discreet oak influence which have evolved sublimely over time. Its persistently elegant finish serves as testament to the longevity afforded by this storied vintage.
In sum, the 1995 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses from Domaine Comte de Vogue encapsulates an extraordinary vintage year where nature’s variables conspired to create a wine that stands as one of the insightful selections for investors seeking to embellish their collection with a Burgundian treasure.
Current market price
$16,200.00
12x75cl
Highest score
91
POP score
881.82
Scores and tasting notes
The Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses (the domaine owns 12.5% of the vineyard) possesses an enticingly elegant bouquet of violets, roses and crisp berries and an extremely tightly wound, concentrated, dark berry-filled mouth. Chewy, deep and with plenty of ripe tannins in its backbone, this gem should be held for 6-7 years and drunk over the subsequent decade. This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy between January 7 and January 29. The wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. Pinot Noir, a fragile varietal, reacts poorly to fining, filtration, and careless bottling techniques, I recommend caution when considering buying a red burgundy based on cask samples. I called it as I tasted it, and hope the bottled wine reflects the quality of the samples I was provided.
Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 26 June 1997