Domaine Jacques Frederic Mugnier   Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses

2007 Chambolle Musigny les Amoureuses

By Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier

2007 Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Burgundy, France

The esteemed 2007 Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier heralds from a vintage that has often been overshadowed by the celebrated 2005s and the robust 2009s. Consequently, it has flown somewhat under the radar of Burgundy aficianados, creating a sublime opportunity for astute collectors and investors alike. The 2007 vintage, characterised by its subtle nuance rather than overt power, showcases the finesse of the Chambolle Musigny terroir alongside the adept craftsmanship of Mugnier.

 

A Vintage Shaped by Nature’s Whims

The growing season that birthed the 2007 vintage was marked by a whimsical interplay of weather patterns. An unseasonably warm April encouraged an early start, while subsequent cooler months and damp conditions presented challenges that required meticulous vineyard management. It was a year which favoured growers who adopted a vigilant stance, and Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier's exacting standards are evident in each sip of this wine.

The 2007 Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses articulates its vintage narrative with grace. Its poise is conveyed through a latticework of finely-knit tannins and an ethereal body that dances lightly upon the palate. Red and black cherries mingle with hints of violets and spices — reminders of youth amidst an evolving background of subtle earthiness and minerality.

 

An Experience Borne Through Time

This wine, now entering a splendid phase of maturity, yet still whispering promises of further evolution, captivates one's senses with its elegant complexity. The aromatic persistence on the finish stands as testament to the care taken by Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier in capturing the essence of both terroir and vintage.

For fine wine investors looking at longevity and subtlety in their acquisitions, the 2007 Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses epitomises a discerning choice. Its layered intricacy and domain-driven prestige render it an exquisite addition to any collection poised for both personal enjoyment and an appreciative nod to its investment potential.

 

In Summation: A Vintage Collectible

The nuanced intimacy of the 2007 Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier affirms itself as one of unwavering interest for those who seek out wines with a story to tell – wines that have weathered their seasons with elegance and emerged more compelling for it. Its enticing narrative woven from a unique harvest year ensures that it holds its own as an investable asset within your portfolio, promising to enchant both now and in years to come.

Current market price

$52,580.00

12x75cl

Highest score

92

POP score

2625

Scores and tasting notes

92

Musky peony, brown spices, game, and ripe red berries on the nose of Chateau de Chambolle’s 2007 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses presage a palate performance of sweet, sumptuous, yet freshly juicy fruit, tinged with rose hip and spices; abundant inner-mouth florality; and savory, lightly-salted meat stock reduction. This deliciously decadent expression of its great site should be worth following for at least a decade but I suspect you’ll have trouble resisting its blandishments over the next several years. Richest and predictably deepest and most elegant among Frederic Mugnier’s 2008s – which I last tasted shortly before their March bottling – did not experience the exceptionally late malo-lactic transformation that characterized so many wines of that vintage. Yields were especially low thanks not only to vintage-typical millerandage, but – particularly in the case of Les Amoureuses – to the vines’ slow recovery from the shock of 2007 hail. A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet; fax 011-333-80-24-29-70

David Schildknecht - The Wine Advocate, 28 June 2010

Vintage performance