Domaine Comte de Vogue   Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses

2012 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

2012 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy

With forty years spent in the company of many a noble bottle, it takes a truly extraordinary vintage to stir my senses as deeply as the 2012 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses has. The diligent winemakers of Domaine Comte de Vogue tenderly crafted a wine of such grace that it carries the whispers of its prestigious terroir effortlessly.

 

Nuances of a Distinct Vintage

The 2012 vintage in Chambolle-Musigny was not without its challenges; a capricious spring led to an agonisingly small yield. Yet, from adversity emerged wines of impeccable concentration and aromatic precision. The 2012 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses offers investors an intimate glimpse into the heart of Pinot Noir maxim at its most expressive.

This esteemed bottle exhibits a luxurious profundity, weaving threads of dark cherry and ripe raspberry amidst the subtler hues of rose petal and earthy undertones. The palate echoes this complexity with an enchanting elegance, bolstered by refined tannins and an elongated finish, indicative of the exceptional character coaxed forth in this challenging season.

 

Taste, Terroir, and Time: An Investable Triad

What sets the 2012 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses apart is its poised marriage between power and finesse – a quintessentially Burgundian trait that signifies prestige. This wine from Domaine Comte de Vogue stands as a testament to the symbiosis between vintage variation and masterful viticulture reflecting both an investment opportunity and sensorial discovery.

A decanter is advised to allow this masterpiece to unfurl its wings, hinting at the extraordinary potential within. To taste this wine is to understand the exalt soundness behind its acclaim among fine wine aficionados and investors alike. Unquestionably one of the finest expressions of Burgundy’s noble terroir from this year.

In summary, the 2012 vintage from Domaine Comte de Vogue is a paragon amongst its peers. It offers not just a tasting experience but an insightful dialogue with an esteemed patch of Burgundy's soils. A compelling selection, this wine will gracefully mature in both complexity and value, a promising addition to any discerning investor's portfolio.

Current market price

$14,860.00

12x75cl

Highest score

98

POP score

494.44

Scores and tasting notes

98

Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru les Amoureuses from de Vogüé might well be one of the greatest that I have tasted from this domaine. It has a beautiful, very pure bouquet with heavenly black cherry and dark plum fruit, stunning mineralité and delineation and laser-like focus. The palate is medium-bodied with supple and fine tannin, supremely well judged acidity, very elegant and veiled in finesse. This is certainly grand cru quality and what d'ya know - under blind conditions I gave this exactly the same mark as their Musigny Vieilles Vignes! Simply sensational.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 October 2015

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