2011 Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses
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The clear ruby-colored Joseph Drouhin 2011 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Amoureuses exhibits a pure nose with rounded and sensual redcurrant and crushed strawberry fruit that speak of Amoureuses. This is much more satisfying than some of its peers. There is good depth to the aromatics, voluminous strawberry fruit. The palate is compact on the entry but there is impressive balance from start to finish. Quite firm tannins, good depth, gritty in texture and not silky in the mouth, but there is fine persistency. There is potential here. Tasted June 2014.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
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Medium red with ruby highlights. Very fresh, highly aromatic nose combines blackberry, black cherry, violet and crushed rock. Juicy and tightly wound on first taste but essentially creamy in the middle palate, displaying lovely black fruit and floral perfume. Very fine-grained and long, finishing with firm tannins, well-integrated acidity and resounding savory and mineral qualities. Just a tad warm today at 13.5% alcohol but this should turn out very well.
Transparent crimson. Tea leaves. A little suppressed on the nose. Very subtle and gentle and it builds on the finish which is A Good Sign. Very fine tannins. (JR)
About the producer
Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.